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1. If after you start up from a different disk your hard disk s icon appears on your desktop reinstall system software on the hard disk See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software m Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment anything connected to the SCSI port on your computer Each device must have a unique ID number The computer itself the main logic board inside it has the ID number 7 and the internal CD ROM drive has the ID number 3 The ID numbers 0 1 2 4 5 and 6 are available for additional SCSI devices Also check that the chain of devices is terminated properly For information on setting SCSI ID numbers and terminating a SCSI chain see both the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment and Chapter 3 of this manual If none of these suggestions solves the problem test the disk by following the instructions given in Checking for Damage on Your Hard Disk later in this section Checking for damage on your hard disk You can test a hard disk for damage with the Drive Setup program which is on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software a CD that came with your computer Start up your computer from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software See Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software earlier in this section Click the Drive Setup icon in the Launcher to open the Drive Setup program Drive Setup In the list of drives click the disk you want
2. Getting answers with the Look For button 1 inthe Macintosh Guide window click the Look For button A small box appears on the left side of the window where you can type text OS Topics Index Look For To activate the text Click the arrow then type the 3 Click a phrase then click OE box click here term you want help oan lt Definitions desktop i i desktop pattern Finder Type a word or phrase v How dol in the text box change the background pattern and then click here 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 3 Type sound in the text box and then click Search When you click Search a list of questions related to the word or phrase you typed appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window i Oe Topics Index Look For Click the arrow then trpe the 3 Click a phrase then click OF term you want help orn lt Definitions beep i CD ROM disc To get instructions 7 How dol a click a question change the alert beep sound 2 Click search record or remove a sound adjust the speaker or headphones Select a sound source route sound play an audio CD disable buttons on the cormputer s front ii v Why can t and then click OK Getting Help 31 32 If you want to close Macintosh Guide click here Chapter 2 Click the question How do I change the alert beep sound and then click OK Or double click the question A small window
3. Option u then type the character The letter c with a cedilla Option c To type a letter or a space 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 36 Option Esc Force the computer to restart 3 Control Power key Start the computer from a CD ROM disc C key at startup Ignore the selected startup device 36 Option Shift Delete Turn off system extensions Shift key while starting up Start the Extensions Manager Space bar while starting up Rebuild the desktop Option 3 while starting up Special Keys on Your Keyboard 183 Index A accent marks typing 182 ADB port See Apple Desktop Bus ADB port Apple authorized service provider installing expansion cards 128 installing memory 165 166 replacing or adding internal storage devices 57 spills on computer 155 troubleshooting and 76 77 AppleCD Audio Player prog
4. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the 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 vii 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 equipm
5. points of sound around you 3D Surround Sound may not work through headphones Click to remove the checkbox next to Enabled in the Monitors amp Sound control panel to disable 3D Surround Sound Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 43 44 Using a monitor with built in speakers If you have a monitor with built in speakers you can adjust the amount of bass sound you hear coming from the computer s subwoofer by adjusting the subwoofer balance control a on the back of your computer Connecting audio equipment Chapter 3 To play or record sound with your Macintosh you can attach a microphone amplifier tape recorder or a pair of speakers For instructions on connecting specific equipment see the sections that follow Connecting the Apple PlainTalk Microphone m Connecting External Stereo Speakers Connecting Headphones The computer s sound input port 8 accepts the 3 5 mm audio connectors below The sound output port 4 where you might connect external speakers accepts only the stereo miniplug Stereo miniplug Extended miniplug plugs into sound input port plugs into sound input port or sound output port The stereo miniplug is found most often on stereo equipment such as external speakers The extended miniplug which is slightly longer and is found on voice quality microphones such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone works only in your computers sound i
6. Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu About your computer s sound ports and features The sound input port is marked with an icon of a microphone The sound output port is marked with an icon of a speaker 4 Your computer s built in speaker functions as a subwoofer when external speakers or a monitor with built in speakers are attached For more information on the subwoofer see the next section Using the Built in Subwoofer For more information on the sound input and sound output ports see the section Connecting Audio Equipment Subwoofer balance control ce S OOO0OO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0O0O0OO0000000000000 OOOO0OO0O0O0000000000000 OOOOO0OO0OO0O000000000000 OOOOO0OO0OO0O000000000000 OOOO0O0O00000000000000 OOO0OO0O000000000000000 OOOO0OO0OO0O0000000000000 Headphone jack functions as a subwoofer when external speakers or a monitor with built in speakers is attached Internal speaker Sound input port Sound output port Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 42 Chapter 3 Using the built in subwoofer Your computer comes with a built in speaker that produces full range monophonic sound When you attach external speakers this speaker changes mode and
7. The arrow on the screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk 3 Click the mouse button on the picture of the tutorial you want to take 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 both parts of the tutorial return to this book Reviewing the basics Menu Use the following illustrations to review the elements on your screen with which you work on your computer MGT Edit view Label Special Open gt 30 Print Close Window Hard Disk 139 7 MB in disk Get Info Sharing Duplicate Make Alias Put Away 4 items x System Folder Find 98 F Find Again 6 Page Setup Print Window Launcher Service Support a l ko aa _ 4 lt a Mouse Skills Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 a Bo Menus 3 54PM O o 14 4 MB available Ico ns Window The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar The symbols and words in it represent menus lists 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 File Edit View Label Special 3 54 PM 28 About Apple Guide E Show Balloons Disk Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 7 N Application menu You can have several applications open at once To se
8. Adjust your computers volume with the sound controls on the front of the computer or monitor with the volume control sliders in the Monitors amp Sound control panel in the Apple menu or with the volume controls in AppleCD Audio Player if youre listening to an audio CD You can t record sound using an external microphone or the microphone built in to your monitor m Any time you want to record sound you need to make sure your sound input source is set to External Microphone Open the Monitors amp Sound control panel in the Apple menu click the Sound icon and choose External Microphone from the Sound Input pop up menu a If youre using your monitor s built in microphone to record use the Monitors amp Sound control panel to make the monitor s speakers mute In the same control panel make sure that the sound input is set to the monitor s built in microphone For additional help see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu in the upper right corner of your screen You can t quit get out of one of the programs you opened in the Launcher Some programs in the Learning section of the Launcher when you press the Learning category button are self running demos If you can t get out of one of the programs or demos try the following Look again to see if you can find a quit button or other quitting option Hold down the key on your keyboard and then
9. If you have an internal modem and the appropriate software that makes use of it you already have access to online services You do not need an Ethernet card unless you need to connect your computer to other computers in an Ethernet network For more information about connecting to an Ethernet network see Connecting to an Ethernet Network in Chapter 8 Some communication cards designed for other communication slots are not compatible with your computer and cannot be installed in its communication slot You can tell by examining the placement of the notches on the card Use the following illustration as a guide if youre not sure you have the correct type of card for the slot Communication card Compatible Vertical plate Logic board Communication slot side view Compatible Not compatible Installing Expansion Cards 141 To install a communication card follow these steps Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate 1 Push the two plastic tabs apart and pull off the metal retainer so the access cover can come off Metal retainer Remove the communication card from its static proof bag 2 Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connectors on the card Chapter 9 3 Align the card over the communication slot The communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board as you face the vertical plate Check the external connector on your card and see which of the f
10. 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 other manuals Some of the programs that already came installed on your computer have separate manuals Most of these manuals came in the box with your computer Some come online You can find them as Clickable buttons in the Applications section of the Launcher next to their application buttons For answers to questions about other equipment or about application programs you have purchased see the manuals that came with the equipment or programs From the Read Me files in the Apple Extras folder The Apple Extras folder in your System Folder on your hard disk contains SimpleText documents called About Apple Extras with important information about some of the application programs included with your computer Similar files called Read Me files can also be found inside application folders and in the Documents folder on your desktop 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 Note If you have problems with an application program not published by Apple call the program s publisher Click the Phone Numbers button in the Service Support area of the Launcher to get a software publisher s phone n
11. Subwoofer internal Externally powered speakers Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 49 50 Chapter 3 1 Assemble the speakers and the cable you need You need a cable with a stereo miniplug at one end to connect one or both speakers to the computer Stereo miniplug 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 See the documentation that came with your speakers for more information 2 Turn off the Macintosh 3 Plug the stereo miniplug into the sound output port on the Macintosh 4 Connect the speakers together with speaker wires if necessary Your finished connections should look something like this 4 Sound output port 4 Subwoofer balance control Externally powered speakers Turn on the computer Now youre ready to hear full range stereo sound coming from the speakers and bass sound coming from the computer s internal subwoofer To adjust the overall volume use the sound control buttons on the front of the computer or use the Monitors amp Sound control panel which uses software inside your computer to adjust volume For more information see Adjusting Volume and Sound in the previous section Using Your Computers Sound Features To adjust the sub
12. do not remove the cover or plug anything into the external modem port Z A I Phone jack in wall J ee C Internal modem connector Phone cord You can use any standard phone cord to connect your internal modem connector to a phone jack If you have only one phone jack consider purchasing a line splitter at an electronics supply store A line splitter enables you to plug your phone and your modem into the same jack at the same time Keep in mind that when your phone and your modem share a single phone line you will not be able to use both pieces of equipment at the same time even if they are attached to separate phone jacks While you use your modem outside callers will get a busy signal and you cannot call out When your phone is in use you cannot use the modem By the way you can keep your answering machine connected to your phone even if your phone and modem share the same telephone line IMPORTANT During lightning storms disconnect your modem by unplugging its phone cord from the phone jack This helps avoid accidental voltage overload Getting Started 11 12 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 printer or scanner To learn basic Macintosh skills continue with the instructions in this chapter When youre ready to connect other equipme
13. 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 a 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 Ask other Macintosh users about the problem youre having 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 the problem is with a program not published by Apple call the programs publisher Click the Phone Numbers button in the Service Support area of the Launcher to get a software publisher s phone number Start over by restarting your computer 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 your 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 Restart the computer immediately after you save your documents quitting a
14. 151 152 electromagnetic emissions 153 eye fatigue 151 general fatigue 153 musculoskeletal discomfort 150 posture 151 152 help sources of 23 25 36 See also Apple authorized service provider Balloon Help customer support hotline Guide menu Macintosh Guide troubleshooting HFS file format 71 Hide Balloons command Guide menu 34 Hide Finder command Application menu 62 Hide Others command Application menu 62 Hierarchical File System file format 71 High Performance Module See also memory cache slot for 166 configurations for 167 installing 167 171 174 178 purpose of 165 high resolution Photo CD images 74 High Sierra discs 71 98 hotline for customer support 23 Huh button in Macintosh Guide window 33 J icons 20 ADB Apple Desktop Bus icon 8 9 appearing incorrectly on screen 83 application icon 20 62 78 blinking question mark icon 81 112 113 bomb icon 75 77 87 CD ROM disc icon 69 dimmed icons 62 Disk First Aid icon 106 disk icon with blinking question mark 81 112 113 disk icon with X 82 document icon 20 Drive Setup icon 105 folder icon 20 Guide icon 19 25 hard disk icon 20 83 microphone icon 40 opening 20 Restore System Software icon 115 sad Macintosh icon 82 SCSI icon 53 speaker icon 40 Trash icon 20 Index button in Macintosh Guide 27 29 30 initializing DOS disks 84 floppy disks 84 hard disk 108 109 insertion point setting 88 installing application p
15. 174 installing 165 178 ROM read only memory 67 running out of 63 used by application programs 65 used by Photo CDs 74 using hard disk as 65 virtual 63 Memory control panel older Macintosh programs and 65 virtual memory and 63 86 menu bar 19 menus 19 Apple menu 69 72 181 Application menu 20 62 63 File menu 35 69 77 Guide menu 20 34 35 opening 19 Special menu 19 21 77 microphone icon 40 microphones Apple PlainTalk Microphone 44 46 48 monitor with built in microphone 93 troubleshooting 93 modem connecting 10 11 modem port 38 39 124 Modern Memory Manager older Macintosh programs and 65 monitor See also screen brightness control 156 cleaning 160 connecting 5 7 electromagnetic emissions from 153 glare on screen 152 handling 156 headphone jack on 52 interference on screen 156 placement and position of 5 152 screen damage prevention 156 turning on and off 12 using monitor with built in microphone 93 using monitor with built in speakers 44 monitor out slot 127 monitor power cord 5 6 monitor power cord plug 6 monitor power socket 6 39 Monitors amp Sound control panel 42 43 47 48 monitor video cable connecting 7 monitor video port 7 38 mouse cleaning 88 161 162 connecting 8 10 holding 17 locking and unlocking 162 163 moving 17 18 moving pointer with 17 18 position off 152 shortcuts using 35 36 spills on 155 troubleshooting connections of 88 mouse button 17 mouse cable 8 moving Macint
16. 9 Pull the logic board all the way out and set it on a clean flat stable surface Rest the end of the board on a thick magazine or a thin book to protect the components underneath Rest the logic board on a clean flat stable surface Place a thick magazine under this end of the logic board to help protect the components underneath What you do next depends on whether youre installing a PCI card in the PCI slot or installing a modem or Ethernet card in the communication slot Skip to the section that pertains to the item you are installing Installing Expansion Cards 133 134 Installing a PCI card Chapter 9 This section contains instructions for installing a PCI card PCI cards for your computer must be no longer than 6 88 inches long Use these instructions in conjunction with the instructions that come with your PCI card If you have a video input card already installed in your computer and you re going to install a PCI card in the lower PCI slot remove the video input card temporarily to give yourself more room while you install the PCI card Unscrew the screw on the front of the vertical plate that holds the video input card in place and remove the card as shown You ll reinstall the card later Skip this step if there is not a video input card installed on your logic board or if youre installing the PCI card in the uppermost PCI slot Video input card If you have a video input card installed you ma
17. Performa Software 102 Repairing a damaged disk 104 Initializing a hard disk 108 7 Reinstalling Your Computer s Software 111 When should you reinstall system software 111 When to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 112 Using the CD ROM disc as your startup device U3 Reinstalling your system software 115 Reinstalling all your original software 118 If you still have problems 119 Copying files from the Performa Software CD ROM disc to your hard disk 120 Protecting the information on your hard disk 121 Creating a startup floppy disk 121 8 Connecting Equipment for Special Purposes 123 Connecting to a network 123 Viewing TV and video on your computer 126 Contents Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Contents Installing Expansion Cards 127 Opening the computer 129 Installing a PCI card 134 Installing a communication card 140 Closing the computer 145 Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 149 Health related information about computer use 149 Safety instructions 154 Handling your computer equipment 155 Cleaning your equipment 160 Locking and unlocking the mouse 162 Installing Additional Memory 165 DRAM configurations 166 High Performance Module configurations 167 Installing the DIMM or High Performance Module 167 Special Keys on Your Keyboard 179 Typing special characters and symbols 181 Special key combinations 183 Index 185 Communications regulation information FCC statement This eq
18. System 7 5 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 in System 75 see the Sharing Files topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Consult this chapter if you experience problems using your computer Troubleshooting 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 Chapter 2 of this manual If you have trouble While you re using your computer you may occasionally see a bomb icon or an error message or the pointer x may freeze on the screen 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 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 19 76 Chapter 6 WARNING If you have a problem wit
19. To change the shape or size of a window drag the size box 20 Chapter 1 Turning the computer off To turn the computer off using the Power key on the keyboard follow these instructions 1 Ifthe computer is in sleep mode the monitor is on but the screen is dark press any key except Caps Lock to wake it 2 Press and hold the Power key on the keyboard for about 2 seconds The following dialog box appears on the screen Are you sure you want to shut down your AN computer now 3 Press the Return key on the keyboard or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box You can also turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu Detailed instructions follow Note If you are still in the welcome screens the introductory screens that appeared when you turned on your computer for the first time use the Power key to turn off your computer as described above 1 Move the tip of the arrow X to the Special menu at the top of the screen 2 With the tip of the arrow on the word Special press and hold down the mouse button 3 While holding down the mouse button move the arrow down the list of choices until the words Shut Down are highlighted then release the mouse button Special Clean Up Desktop Empty Trash Eject Disk a6 E Erase Disk Restart shut Down K Getting Started 21 22 If you can t shut down your computer If a problem with th
20. You can find Macintosh Easy Open by scrolling down the list of extensions Macintosh Easy Open appears under the heading Control Panels Restart your computer while holding down the Command 3 and Option keys Hold down the and Option keys until you see the dialog box that asks if youre sure you want to rebuild your desktop file When the dialog box appears you can release the keys Click OK The desktop is rebuilt IMPORTANT Do not stop the desktop rebuilding process Doing so could damage your system files 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 extensions in step 3 This turns your original set of extensions back on Restart your computer to activate the extensions Troubleshooting 79 80 solutions to common problems with your computer 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 don t find your problem included 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 You have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the computer has not been used for a
21. added new software to your computer its system extension is the most probable cause of the problem For detailed instructions see the information about managing system extensions in 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 There is a software problem a Write down what you were doing when the message appeared and write down the text of the message Restart your Macintosh See Start Over by Restarting Your Computer in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter Most software problems are temporary and restarting usually corrects the problem a Ifthe problem recurs 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 as described in the next paragraph Reinstalling the system software may correct the problem See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computer s Software Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause system software problems Restart while holding down the Shift key this temporarily turns off all system extension
22. 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 Turn off the computer completely and then disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord 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 drip into the monitor 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 Turn off your computer Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwise 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 Health Safety and Maintenance
23. and distance of 152 moving pointer on 17 18 screen saver programs 156 scroll arrow on windows 20 SCSI chain 53 55 cables for 54 56 connecting devices in 53 56 number of devices supported in 53 SCSI ID numbers and 53 54 terminators in 55 56 SCSI devices connecting 53 56 device drivers for 56 ID numbers for 53 54 terminators for 55 56 SCSI icon 53 SCSI ID numbers 53 54 SCSI peripheral interface cable 54 SCSI port 38 SCSI system cable 54 security lock port 39 service See Apple authorized service provider setting up adjusting keyboard angle 10 connecting external SCSI devices 53 56 connecting the modem 10 11 connecting a monitor 5 7 connecting mouse and keyboard 8 10 installing expansion card 127 148 plugging in the computer 2 4 turning computer on for the first time 12 15 sharing CD ROM disc over network 74 Sharing Setup control panel ejecting CD ROM discs and 69 Shift key 180 shortcuts 35 36 for Finder tasks 35 36 to eject floppy disk 85 to force an application program to quit 183 to force computer to restart 183 to ignore the selected startup device 183 to quit an application 77 179 to rebuild the desktop 183 to restart when Restart button cannot be chosen 77 to start the computer from a CD ROM disc 183 to start the Extensions Manager 183 to turn off system extensions 183 Shortcuts command Guide menu 35 36 Show All command Application menu 62 Show Balloons Guide menu 34 Shut Down command
24. and unlocking mouse 162 163 logic board installing DRAM DIMM on 172 173 installing High Performance Module on 174 removing 132 133 170 171 replacing 145 146 175 reset button on 146 176 Look For button in Macintosh Guide 27 31 32 Macintosh desktop See desktop Macintosh Easy Open control panel 78 79 Macintosh Guide command Guide menu 26 Macintosh Guide Guide menu 26 33 Huh button in 33 moving 26 opening 26 overview 25 36 searching for specific topics in 27 31 32 tips for using 33 viewing list of topics in 27 28 viewing topics alphabetically in 27 29 30 Macintosh Guide window closing 33 Index button 27 29 30 Look For button 27 31 32 moving 26 33 opening 26 returning to 28 Topics button 27 28 Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour 113 117 119 120 Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software checking for damaged disk with 105 copying its files to hard disk 120 Drive Setup program on 83 105 108 109 initializing hard disk with 108 109 preinstalled applications on 59 reinstalling system software with 112 117 starting up from 102 103 Macintosh Performa CD discs 121 MacTCP control panel Ethernet networks and 126 maintenance CD ROM discs 97 157 159 CD ROM drive 158 cleaning computer equipment 160 162 floppy disks 157 keyboard 156 monitor 156 160 mouse 88 161 162 screen 153 memory clearing to solve problems 77 DRAM configurations 166 167 DRAM DIMMs 172 173 High Performance Module 167
25. appears with instructions for you to follow You change the alert beep sound in the Monitors amp Sound control panel For instructions 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 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 window out of the way drag it by the title bar at the top of the window You can also move the window out of
26. 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 This cable plugs into the Apple Desktop Bus ADB port marked with the icon on the back of the computer Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB port marked with the icon on the back of the computer 2 Getting Started ADB port Cad ba Ca as eQ AZ A 4 OOOOOO0OO0000000000000 e 6 OOOOO0OO00000000000000 OOOO0OO0OO0O0O000000000000 OOOOOOO0O0OO00000000000 OOOO0O0OO00000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0O0O00000000000000 OOOOOO0OO0000000000000 g Some monitors also have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse See the information that came with the monitor 10 If you want to adjust the keyboard angle lower the feet on the keyboard To adjust the keyboard angle lower the feet until they snap into position Connecting the modem Chapter 1 A modem is hardware that may already be installed inside your computer The modem enables your computer to send and receive faxes and telephone calls to connect to the Internet to access online services and to communicate with other computer users You use the modem through the appropriate software already installed on yo
27. certain period of time Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver Your computer has gone to sleep due to inactivity Wake it up by pressing the power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard 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 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 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 If you are displaying video from your computer on a television screen it is normal for your computer monitor to be dark 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 your Apple authorized service provider replace the battery WARNING Do not attempt to replace the clock battery yourself If the clock begins to lose accuracy see your Apple authorized dealer or service provider for a battery replacement You inadvertently delete a program from your computer s hard disk You can replace any of the software that came with your computer by dragging it from the Macintosh Pe
28. 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 below 149 150 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 and 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
29. describing shortcuts for that category If you want to close the window click here To open an icon Double click the icon To copy an icon into another folder instead of moving it Click the Topics button to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window for more categories Click here to see the next window if there is one Getting Help 36 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 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 Equipment and Expanding Your Computer Read this chapter to learn how to connect your Macintosh to additional equipment such as a printer a scanner or sound equipment Specifically this chapter contains A view of your computer at a glance showing where on the back of your computer you can connect equipment Consult the manuals that came with the other equipment for complete instructions Information about your computer s sound capabilities Information about connecting other specialized equipment called SCSI devices For info
30. disc may use a format that the Macintosh cannot recognize Ask the disc s manufacturer for a disc that a Macintosh can recognize Your computer ejects a CD ROM disc without giving you any error message Make sure the disc is flat in the tray and the disc label is facing up IMPORTANT If you re using a small 8 cm disc make sure it s centered within the tray s inner ring and the computer is absolutely level An improperly seated small disc in your computer may result in damage to the disc the CD ROM drive or both The disc may need to be cleaned See Handling CD ROM Discs in the section Handling Your Computer Equipment 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 ROM disc polishing kit available from your audio CD dealer If the scratches can t be removed you 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 also doesn t work in another drive the disc is probably damaged You need to replace it You can t open a document on a CD ROM disc 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 Troubleshooting 97 98 Chapter 6 You can
31. functions as a subwoofer adding bass sound to augment the speakers stereo sound Follow these tips about your computer s subwoofer You adjust your computer s volume with the volume controls on the front of the computer or with the Monitors amp Sound control panel in the computer s software For more information see Adjusting Volume and Sound later in this section However when you attach external speakers or if your monitor has built in speakers you adjust the subwoofer volume independently of the speaker volume You do this by adjusting the subwoofer balance control a on the back of the computer The subwoofer balance control affects the subwoofer volume only when external speakers are attached If your monitor has a headphone jack and you plug your headphones into it the subwoofer sound might continue to come from the computer rather than through the headphones To avoid this plug the headphones into the jack on the front of the computer If you prefer to keep the headphones plugged into your monitor manually lower the subwoofer volume by turning the subwoofer balance control a counterclockwise Remember to turn it back up again when you are finished using the headphones Adjusting volume and sound There are several ways to adjust the volume on your computer Use the volume controls on the front of the computer marked with the 4 icon above the power on light Use the volume controls on the front of y
32. in your computer is set to External Microphone 5 Open the Monitors amp Sound control panel in the Apple menu and click the Sound icon Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer e 47 48 Chapter 3 Click the Sound Input pop up menu and select External Microphone 1 Click here to view 2 Select External Microphone sound controls from the pop up menu Monitors Sound E For more information GON about your computer s Saudi Ste sound click here Headphone Yolume Sound Out Level oe amp a 4 Headphone Balance Sound Out Balance a I7 4 I Sound Output Sound Input Sound Output Quality 3D Surround Sound Enabled SRS Click the close box in the upper left corner of the Monitors amp Sound control panel to Close it The control panel does not have to remain open while you re recording Youre now ready to begin using your microphone See the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for instructions on recording Connecting external stereo speakers You can take advantage of your computer s stereo sound output by attaching externally powered amplified speakers When you attach external speakers the speaker in your computer changes mode and functions as a subwoofer The subwoofer produces bass sound to complement the stereo sound coming from the speakers ts 258080 2282020 oP oY OY
33. on the computer 60 terminators in SCSI chain 55 testing a hard disk 102 105 3D Surround Sound technology troubleshooting 92 using 43 52 title bar on window 20 TokenRing network connecting to 124 Topics button in Macintosh Guide 27 28 Trash 20 34 troubleshooting 75 121 See also Apple authorized service provider Balloon Help error message help sources of Macintosh Guide accidentally deleting a program 81 application programs 60 86 92 93 audio CDs 98 99 bomb icon 75 77 87 burn in on screen 156 caret prompt on screen 93 CD ROM discs 96 99 102 103 CD ROM drive 94 96 clock calendar 80 common problems 80 93 computer performance decreases 100 101 dark screen 15 80 diagnosing problems 76 document cannot be opened 90 DOS documents 91 ejecting floppy disk 85 159 error messages 75 76 77 file cannot be found 91 floppy disk 84 85 106 107 159 hard disk 104 107 108 109 121 hard disk icon does not appear on desktop 83 headphones 92 High Sierra discs 98 icons do not appear correctly on screen 83 interference on monitor 156 ISO 9600 discs 98 keyboard 89 90 memory 86 microphone 93 mouse connections 88 performance problems 100 101 Photo CDs 99 100 pointer doesn t move when you move the mouse 75 76 77 89 Power key does not turn off computer 71 18 printer problems 81 101 102 question mark icon at startup 81 112 113 quitting application program when probl
34. or press the Open Close button Your Macintosh recognizes the CD ROM disc as a startup disk and in a few seconds the Macintosh desktop with a Launcher appears If you see the Macintosh desktop Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the CD ROM tray Place the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software in the tray with the disc label facing up Be sure to use the CD with the words Performa Software at the top Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray To close the tray push the tray in or press the Open Close button Hold down the C key on your keyboard while you choose Restart from the Special menu Continue to hold down the C key until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message Troubleshooting 103 104 Repairing a damaged disk Chapter 6 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 a If the hard disk is internal shut down your Macintosh wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it on again a 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 See the previous section Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software
35. or press the Return key on your keyboard Restoring begins A status box appears and keeps you informed of progress during the restoration which takes several minutes 4 When you see a message that the software was restored successfully click the Restart button or press the Return key on your keyboard In a few moments the Macintosh desktop with the Launcher appears on your screen File Edit View Label Special Your screen may look slightly different from this one Mouse Skills Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 116 Chapter 7 Insert the Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour that came with your computer into the CD ROM drive The Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour reinstalls the software programs that you may have seen before when you first turned on your computer You should reinstall these in case you need to refer to them again Hold down the C key on your keyboard while you choose Restart from the Special menu Continue to hold down the C key until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message In the Launcher that appears on your screen click the Restore Guided Tour button Restore Guided Tour When the Restoring Performa Software screen appears click the Continue button or press the Return key on your keyboard When you see a message that the software was restored successfully click the Restart button or press the Return key on your keyboard In a few moments the Macintosh desktop with the Laun
36. press the Return key on your keyboard In a few moments the Macintosh desktop with the Launcher appears on screen just as in step 4 You have successfully restored all your original software to your hard disk If you still have problems If you don t see the Macintosh desktop on your screen or if the Macintosh still does not start up properly see the section Repairing a Damaged Disk in Chapter 6 If you are able to repair the hard disk try again to restore the information on it by following the instructions in the previous section Reinstalling All Your Original Software If you are not able to repair the hard disk call Apple for help See the service support information that came with your computer Copying files from the Performa Software CD ROM disc to your hard disk Chapter 7 The Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software has a folder on it named Hard Disk Files You can copy any file in this folder by dragging the file to your hard disk The Hard Disk Files folder contains these folders System Folder files contains system software Apple Extras files contains copies of Apple software a Applications files contains copies of software not published by Apple a Documents files contains various documents For example if your computer is working but you have inadvertently deleted the SimpleText application program from your hard disk you can copy the SimpleText program from the Macintosh Performa C
37. set your computer near a phone jack if possible so that you can connect your modem later Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage system you will be connecting to The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer If you don t know the voltage used in the country youre in refer to the table Voltages for Different Locations later in this chapter Before you plug your computer in check to see that the voltage switch on the back is properly set If you need to change the setting insert a small screwdriver here and slide the switch OEA al d J Om HT OOO0OO0OO00000000000000 E3 S C QOO Sa Set the switch to show 115 for voltages in the 100 130V range Set the switch to show 230 for voltages in the 200 270V range D m e i 5 Voltages for different locations For any voltages between 100 and 130 in the chart below set the voltage switch on the back of your computer to 115 Set the switch to show 230 for a voltage between 200 and 270 IMPORTANT In some countries you may have one of two voltages If youre not sure which of the two voltages you have check with your electricity supply company before plugging in your computer Country Voltage Japan 100 Al
38. t save changes you make to information on a CD ROM disc A CD ROM disc is 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 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 file names Some application programs need these version numbers in order to work with files To make the version numbers available to programs on your computer follow these instructions Drag the CD ROM disc icon to the Trash When the tray opens hold down the Option key and push the tray back in Continue to hold down the Option key until the disc is in the drive The program you are using should now be able to locate file names on that CD ROM disc a 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 on your hard disk 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 If you have headphones or speakers connected to the computer adjust the connectors to make sure they are firmly connected Make sure the volume control on your headphones or speakers is not turned down too l
39. that support a 4K refresh count You can increase your computer s DRAM to up to a maximum of 136 MB Your computer already comes with 8 MB soldered on your computer s main logic board plus 8 MB installed in one of the DIMM slots for a total of 16 MB of DRAM One DIMM slot remains for installing an additional 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB or 64 MB DIMM for a total of 24 MB 32 MB 48 MB or 80 MB of DRAM respectively If you want to install the maximum amount of memory you need to replace the 8 MB DIMM already installed in one of the DIMM slots with a 64 MB DIMM and then install a 64 MB DIMM in the remaining slot for a total of 136 MB of DRAM IMPORTANT The DIMMs should be 64 bit wide 168 pin fast paged mode with 70 nanosecond ns RAM access time or faster and a 1K or 2K refresh count The Single Inline Memory Modules SIMMs from older Macintosh computers are not compatible with your computer and should not be used DIMMs that support a 4K refresh count also should not be used If you decide to have additional DRAM installed in your computer the DIMMs can be installed one at a time in any order in either of the memory slots High Performance Module configurations A High Performance Module level 2 memory cache provides an overall increase in your computer s performance Although the megahertz processor speed stays the same when you install a High Performance Module see your Technical Information booklet for the exact speed your co
40. the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section 1 Slider Getting answers with the Index button In the Macintosh Guide window click the Index button An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window Macintosh peat Topics Index Look For Guide Click a term or drag the slider 2 Click a phrase then click OF About control panels 32 bit addressing rn the Control Strip accent marks z How dol set the time and date change the time and date format i Scroll bar change number and currency formats fb change how files amp folders are displayed change an icon s picture adaptive computing ji change items in the Apple t menu alias gin change the choices in the Label menu aligning icons use different lanquages Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase background pattern is visible You can scroll through the list either by dragging the slider to the letter B or by using the scroll bar at the right of the list 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 P Gi r Clickatermordragtheslider Z Click a phrase then click OR a Definitions ABE DEFGHIJKLMNOPORS 7 gestop background pattern Fn desktop pattern background printing Finder To
41. the communication card you installed is an Ethernet card see if you need to install software with it Install it if you need to 8 Ifyou installed an Ethernet card change the network connection in the Network control panel See the manual that came with the card for more information For instructions on how to select a network connection and other information about using your Macintosh on a network see the Networks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Closing the computer 1 Grasping the plastic tabs on the vertical plate orient the logic board vertically and slide it into the guide rails on the left inside of the computer Align and insert the logic board so that it engages E P d the guides on the top and bottom of the computer chassis oo 2 D Installing Expansion Cards 145 2 Press the reset button on the logic board and slide the logic board back into the computer until it snaps into place 1 Press the reset button 2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is solidly back in place Note When you press the reset button some of your computer s software settings will change You may want to open the control panels for the date and time keyboard and mouse to make sure that they are set the way you want For more information a
42. the computer and then holding down the mouse button while you turn the computer on again Try starting up with the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Do this by inserting the CD ROM disc into the CD ROM drive and holding down the C key while you restart the computer See the section Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software later in this chapter if you need more help 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 on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software that came with your computer For instructions on using Drive Setup follow the instructions in Checking For Damage On Your Hard Disk in the section Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter 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 anything connected to the SCSI port connected to your computer Each SCSI device must have its own unique ID n
43. 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 a If you need more information about an instruction or a term click the button labeled Huh to get a 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 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 You set the time and date in the Date amp Time control panel For instructions click the right arrow Topics button Huh button Getting Help 33 34 Identifying what s on your computer 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 Using balloons like those you see in comic strips Balloon Help explains the function of icons menus commands and other items on the Macintosh screen Follow these steps to use Balloon Help Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Show Balloons File Edit View Label Special About Apple Guide Show Balloons Tutorial Part 2 Macintosh Guide Shortcuts Point to any object on the screen that you want to
44. to test Drive Setup List of Drives Yolume Narnets Type Bus ID LUN Macintosh HO IGE ao a a Kar lina s SES a 4 a Initialize From the Functions menu choose Test Disk When a message tells you that the 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 later 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 Troubleshooting 105 106 Chapter 6 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 on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software a CD that came with your computer Start up your computer from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software See Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software earlier in this section Click the Disk First Aid icon in the Launcher to open the Disk First Aid program Disk First Aid 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 Sele
45. 0000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOO0OO0OO0O0O0000000000000 OOOOO0O0OO0000000000000 788 U Power cord socket Computer power cord Power cord plug 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 If the computer starts up If you hear a tone the computer has started up and you need to turn it off before proceeding Press the standby power button located on the back of the computer to turn it off Installing an expansion card If you purchased an expansion card such as a special video card for your Macintosh install it now See Chapter 9 Installing Expansion Cards for instructions If you don t have an expansion card continue with the next section Connecting a Monitor Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh To connect a monitor refer to the instructions that came with it in addition to the instructions here Connecting the monitor power cord Monitors have
46. AppleCD AppleVision At Ease Balloon Help Disk First Aid Extensions Manager Finder Foreign File Access PC Exchange and QuickDraw are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions Helvetica 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 SRS and the SRS logo are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc registered in the U S and other countries Manufactured under license from SRS Labs Inc Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings made using the Sound Retrieval System 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 1 Communications regulation information vii Welcome to Macintosh ix Getting Started 1 Plugging inthe computer 2 Installing an expansion card 5 Connecting amonitor 5 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 8 Connecting the modem 10 Connecting other equipment 12 Turning the computer on for the first time 12 Problems turning on your compute
47. D Performa Software without using the Restore All Software program SimpleText is in the Apple Extras folder on the Performa Software CD ROM disc Note Your Performa Software CD ROM disc may contain other programs such as Drive Setup and Disk First Aid These programs are used for testing and repairing disks as described in the section Repairing a Damaged Disk in Chapter 6 For information about programs on either of the Macintosh Performa CDs see any Read Me files that may accompany them on the CD ROM disc Protecting the information on your hard disk If your hard disk becomes damaged you can use both Macintosh Performa CDs to reinstall the software that came with your computer but the documents that you have created could be lost if you don t keep backup copies Be sure to copy your documents frequently onto backup disks See the section Protecting the Information on a Disk in Chapter 4 Creating a startup floppy disk The Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software contains a program in the Disk Images folder that enables you to create a floppy disk that you can use to start up your computer You may want to create a startup floppy disk to use in case you are unable at some time to start up from the CD ROM disc See the text file in the Disk Images folder for instructions on using the program to make a startup floppy disk Reinstalling Your Computer s Software e 121 Read this chapter only if you want to conn
48. Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics Getting Started The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it Place your equipment on a sturdy flat surface near a grounded wall outlet 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 If you used the setup poster The poster included with your Macintosh Performa computer was designed to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible This chapter contains more detailed information than the poster If you have already set up your computer using the poster you may want to turn to the section What s Next later in this chapter Plugging in the computer Chapter 1 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 on how 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 Place the computer where you want it either on the floor or on a sturdy desk If your computer came with a modem you may want to
49. For instructions on inserting and ejecting CD ROM discs see Inserting a CD ROM Disc and Ejecting a CD ROM Disc in Chapter 5 IMPORTANT Never copy an entire CD ROM disc to your hard disk Don t drag the CD ROM disc s icon to your hard disk When you open programs on some of the CD ROM discs that came with your computer you may get a message telling you to copy or install the program onto your hard disk If you get this message double click the CD ROM disc s icon to open it and then copy the CD ROM disc s program to your hard disk Look for any read me or information files on the CD ROM disc for instructions Copying the CD ROM disc itself will take up a lot of memory on your hard disk Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 61 Working with several programs at a time 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 You can find out which program is active and which other programs are open by pulling down the Application menu 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 v C Finder lt 2 SimpleText Switching programs Commands to hide or display open windows A checkmark indicates the active program Programs that a
50. If you wish you can use a graphics or image editing program instead of SimpleText For instructions see the CD ROM Discs topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If you use SimpleText to view high resolution images you should increase the amount of memory that SimpleText uses For more information on memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu A note about resolution When a Photo CD image is created it s recorded at five different levels of resolution The higher the resolution the more information is recorded about the image and the sharper the image appears when displayed or printed at larger sizes However high resolution images take up a lot of memory up to 18 MB of data for one photograph which affects file size as well as the amount of time it takes to display or print an image It s best to work with a resolution appropriate for your monitor or printer Some monitors and printers cannot display or print very high resolution images For most work a resolution of 768 x 512 pixels or smaller is suitable For detailed work or very high quality reproductions you may want to use a higher resolution Make sure to open high resolution images with application programs designed to handle large image files SimpleText cannot open very large files Sharing a CD ROM disc over a network Chapter 5 You can share a CD ROM disc using the file sharing feature of
51. Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software a compact disc that came with your computer You need to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software to reinstall the software if your computer will not start m a file or an application program is missing or damaged This chapter describes three ways to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software You can reinstall restore just the system software the files needed to run your computer using the Restore System Software program You can reinstall restore all the software that came with your computer by using the Restore All Software program You can copy one or more individual files from the CD ROM disc to your hard disk Note Also keep the Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour handy This CD contains backup copies of the Guided Tour programs you may have seen when you first turned on your computer Instructions later in this chapter also describe how to use the Guided Tour CD to restore these programs The If You Still Have Problems section toward the end of this chapter tells you what to do if the CD ROM disc does not solve the problems with your computer Using the CD ROM disc as your startup device Before you reinstall software onto your hard disk you need to start up your computer with the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software The procedure for starting up from the CD ROM disc varies depending on the condition of the system software on your hard dis
52. Performa Tutorials If you are an experienced Macintosh user turn to Chapter 2 Getting Help to learn about Macintosh Guide Or select Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu in the upper right corner of your screen and explore it yourself About TE Guide Sh Ball ind in thi i SA EE S What you can t find in this manual you can find in Macintosh Guide your main source of information when working with your computer Tutorial Part 2 Macintosh Guide 7 Shortcuts If you want to connect other equipment such as a printer to your computer see Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer If you want to install application software on your computer see Chapter 4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks The chapter contains information on setting up your programs and managing memory You Il need this information to properly set up any programs specifically designed for computers with PowerPC microprocessors If you want to turn off your computer see Turning the Computer Off later in this chapter 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 turning it off Before you begin working with your computer be sure to read the important health and safety information in Appendix A Learning the basics in the Performa tutor
53. Software icon in the Launcher window Restore All Software In the dialog box that appears click the Continue button or press the Return key on your keyboard Restoring begins A status box appears and keeps you informed of progress during the restoration which takes several minutes When you see a message that the software was restored successfully click the Restart button or press the Return key on your keyboard In a few moments the Macintosh desktop with the Launcher will appear on your screen Your screen may look slightly Hard Disi different from this one Insert the Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour that came with your computer into the CD ROM drive The Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour reinstalls the software programs that you may have seen before when you first turned on your computer You should reinstall these in case you need to refer to them again Hold down the C key on your keyboard while you choose Restart from the Special menu Continue to hold down the C key until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message In the Launcher that appears on your screen click the Restore Guided Tour button Ga Restore Guided Tour Reinstalling Your Computer s Software 119 120 When the Restoring Performa Software screen appears click the Continue button or press the Return key on your keyboard When you see a message that the software was restored successfully click the Restart button or
54. Special menu IP shutting down the computer 21 22 SimpleText word processor opening Photo CD images with 74 size box on windows 20 sleep waking from 21 80 slots cache module 127 166 174 communication slot 124 125 127 141 145 DRAM DIMM slots 127 166 167 172 173 monitor out slot 127 PCI slot 124 125 127 134 video in slot 127 software See application programs system software sound See also AppleCD Audio Player program audio CDs adjusting volume of 42 44 51 98 recording 45 48 93 3D Surround Sound technology 43 52 troubleshooting 92 93 98 99 sound control panel See Monitors amp Sound control panel sound input port 38 41 44 46 47 sound output port 38 41 44 speaker icon 40 speakers built in subwoofer and 40 42 43 44 49 51 connecting external speakers 49 51 connectors for 44 troubleshooting 92 using monitor with built in speakers 44 special characters and symbols 181 182 special keys 179 183 Special menu Eject Disk command 69 94 Empty Trash command 20 Restart command 77 Shut Down command 21 spills on CD ROM drive 158 on computer equipment 155 on keyboard 155 156 standby power button See also Power key location of 4 39 purpose of 38 turning computer off when Power key and Shut Down fail 22 starting up See also startup disk turning computer on from CD ROM disc 85 102 103 183 from floppy disk 63 121 from Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software disc 102 103 ignoring
55. Tips 161 162 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 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 and unlocking the mouse Appendix A 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 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 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 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 do
56. 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 wont be able to recognize that the SCSI devices are connected to it and your computer may not be able to start up Install any necessary device drivers Software that makes a device work with your computer Drivers software 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 For information on increasing your computer s memory see Appendix B Installing Additional Memory Replacing or adding internal storage devices Your Macintosh comes with three internal storage devices a floppy disk drive a CD ROM compact disc read only memory drive and a hard disk drive several capacities are available If you want to replace any of these internal drives see your Apple authorized dealer Your computer also has an expansion bay yjust behind the front panel above the CD ROM drive tfor an additional optional 5 25 1inch storage device 1 7 inches high Examples of storage devices include a second CD ROM drive a tape storage backup system or a second internal hard disk If you want to install another
57. a Software Do this by inserting the CD ROM disc into the CD ROM drive and holding down the C key while you restart the computer See the section Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software later in this chapter if you need more help Then follow the instructions in Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage Troubleshooting 82 Chapter 6 If repairing the disk doesn t help follow the instructions in Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk A disk icon with an X appears in the middle of the screen and a floppy disk is ejected from the disk drive This icon indicates that the floppy disk you tried to start up from is not a startup disk When you turn on your computer it looks first in the floppy disk drive for a disk containing system software If the disk in the drive does not contain system software the computer ejects the disk and looks on its internal hard disk for system software 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
58. alize your internal hard disk using a program called Drive Setup which is on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software a CD that came with your computer 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 earlier in this chapter Start up your computer from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software See Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software earlier in this section Click the Drive Setup icon in the Launcher to open the Drive Setup program Drive Setup 3 inthe list of drives click the disk you want to initialize Drive Setup List of Drives Volume Nariets Type Bus ID LUN Macintosh HO karlina s SCS oo 4 Click the drive you want to initialize then click Initialize 4 Click Initialize to initialize the hard disk 5 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 109 Consult this chapter if you have problems with your computer that require you to reinstall the computer s software Reinstalling Your Computer s Software System software is the set of programs and other files that your computer uses to start itself up keep track of your
59. alth Safety and Maintenance Tips 151 Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Forearms level or tilted up slightly Lower back supported Thighs horizontal 152 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 computer to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows 45 70 cm 18 28 in Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by placing something m under it or by raising your work surface Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor sd OOU LS Avoiding fatigue Change your se
60. ard 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 SCSI terminator If your SCSI device has a built in terminator use it as your last device in the chain or have your Apple authorized service provider remove the extra built in terminator You can attach or remove external terminators yourself Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 99 56 Chapter 3 Connecting a SCSI device Be sure to read the previous section Before You Connect a Device before following the instructions in this one Use these general instructions in conjunction with the instructions that came with your SCSI device Turn off your Macintosh 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 Use a SCSI cable to connect the device either to the computer s SCSI port or to the last SCSI device already in the chain IMPORTANT Make sure that the last or only device in the SCSI chain has a terminator and that no other external SCSI device has a terminator Otherwise the computer may not be able to start up
61. ated 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 workspace 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 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 an
62. bout working with control panels see the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 146 Chapter 9 3 Reinsert the two screws Reinsert these two screws Installing Expansion Cards 147 4 Reconnect the power cord H Plug the power cord into the back of the computer eee dL E m O WARNING To ensure reliable and safe operation of your system never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place 148 Chapter 9 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 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
63. button Hold down the C key on your keyboard while you choose Restart from the Special menu Continue to hold down the C key until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message In a few seconds the Macintosh desktop with the Launcher appears Your screen may look slightly different from this one Launcher Now continue with the steps in Reinstalling Your System Software or Reinstalling All Your Original Software Reinstalling your system software Software can sometimes develop problems and may need to be replaced Restore System Software is a program that reinstalls the system software that was on your computer when you purchased it Note When you use the Restore System Software program only system software all the Apple programs that run the computer is reinstalled All other programs and documents remain on your hard disk Before you begin you must start up your computer using the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software For instructions see the previous section Using the CD ROM Disc as Your Startup Device 1 Locate the Restore System Software icon in the Launcher window RY Restore System Software Reinstalling Your Computer s Software 115 2 Click the Restore System Software icon to open it In a moment you ll see this screen Restoring Performa Software The Restore Software programs restore reinstall the software needed to use your computer 3 Click the Continue button
64. 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 your computer or card will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer If the card is not an Apple labeled product contact Apple directly to see if you can install the card yourself See the service and support information that came with your computer for a telephone number to contact Apple Installing an expansion card involves three procedures opening the computer inserting the PCI or communication card into a specific slot closing the computer Opening the computer IMPORTANT To avoid generating static electricity from your body that may damage components do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation of the expansion card and closed the computer Additionally move the logic board as little as possible while it is outside the computer case 1 Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu You can also press the Power key marked with a lt on the keyboard 2 Unplug all the cables except the power cord from the computer including the cable that connects your keyboard to the computer Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect the computer from electrostatic discharge damage You ll unplug the power cord later Installing Expansion Cards 129 3 With a screwdrive
65. ce drivers for SCSI devices 56 diacritical marks typing 182 dialog boxes 77 DIMMs See DRAM DIMMs discs See CD ROM discs Macintosh Performa CD discs disk drives See floppy disk drive hard disk Disk First Aid program 106 107 disk icon with blinking question mark 81 112 113 with X 82 disks See floppy disks hard disk display See screen document icon 20 documents copying 63 64 Documents folder 23 DOS troubleshooting 91 opening on CD ROM disc 97 Documents folder 23 DOS disks troubleshooting 84 DOS documents troubleshooting 91 DRAM configurations 166 167 defined 165 DRAM DIMMs See also memory avoiding damage to 165 installing 167 173 175 178 maximum amount installed 165 purpose of 165 DRAM DIMM slots 127 166 167 172 173 drivers for printers 102 for SCSI devices 56 Drive Setup program on Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 83 105 108 109 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs See DRAM DIMMs dynamic random access memory See DRAM E Easy Access turning off 89 Eject CD command File menu 69 Eject Disk command Special menu 69 94 ejecting audio CDs 69 70 CD ROM discs 69 70 94 97 floppy disks 85 159 electrical safety 4 154 electromagnetic emissions 153 Empty Trash command Special menu 20 Enter key 180 equipment arranging 5 handling 155 160 posture while using 150 spills on 154 155 156 erasing disks See initializing error message 75 76 77 87 See also troubleshooting error
66. characters press each of these keys or key combinations Option Shift Shift Option Shift and Option amp Characters available in the Chicago font 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 181 182 Appendix C Note If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks on some of the pictures of keys in Key Caps try pressing Option x to see the diacritical marks However use the Option key not Option x 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
67. cher appears on screen just as in step 4 You have successfully restored Apple software to your hard disk If your computer starts up properly but a program is damaged or missing you may want to run the Restore All Software program from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software See the instructions in the next section Reinstalling All Your Original Software Reinstalling Your Computer s Software 117 118 Reinstalling all your original software Chapter 7 If you want to restore the Macintosh Performa system software and application programs to the state they were in when you first purchased your computer follow these instructions Note If you have installed newer versions of programs that came with your computer you may need to reinstall the newer versions after you use the Restore All Software program All documents and programs that didnt come with your computer all the files that you have added to your hard disk such as letters and reports remain on your hard disk when you reinstall your other software using the Restore All Software program Programs that you added to your computer after you bought it do not need to be reinstalled Before you begin you must start up your computer using the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software For instructions see Using the CD ROM Disc as Your Startup Device earlier in this chapter To restore all the software that came with your computer Click the Restore All
68. ches in the module with the small ribs inside the cache module slot insert the module in the slot as pictured The module is designed to fit into the slot only one way Be sure to align the notches in the module with the small ribs inside the slot IMPORTANT Do not touch the module s connectors Handle the module only by the edges High Performance Module Your module s shape and components may vary Cache module slot The module is designed to fit into the slot only one way Be sure to align the notches in the module with the small ribs inside the slot Connectors 2 Ifyou are finished installing items in your computer proceed to Closing the Computer 174 l Appendix B Closing the computer Grasping the plastic tabs on the vertical plate orient the logic board vertically and slide it into the guide rails on the left inside of the computer Align and insert the logic board so that it engages AE the guides on the top B pg and bottom of the _ computer chassis D Installing Additional Memory 2 Press the reset button on the logic board and then slide the logic board back into the computer until it snaps into place 1 Press the reset button C 2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is solidly back in place Note When you press the reset button some of yo
69. clude hard disk drives CD ROM drives scanners tape or cartridge backup drives and some printers The SCSI port permits high speed communication between the computer and the device The SCSI icon appears to the left of the port on the computer s back panel SCSI port SCSI icon ooo0oo0o00000000 oo0oo0oo0oo0oo0o0000000 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 You can attach up to six external SCSI devices to the SCSI port All SCSI devices connected to this chain must have their own unique ID number no two devices can use the same ID number If your computer came with a CD ROM drive installed this drive is also part of the SCSI chain and uses SCSI ID number 3 The computer itself the main logic board inside it uses SCSI ID number 7 IMPORTANT The material that follows Before You Connect a Device and Connecting a SCSI Device contains general instructions for attaching SCSI devices to your computer Make sure you also follow the specific instructions that came with the SCSI device you are connecting to your Macintosh Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 53 54 Chapter 3 Before you connect a device Before you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh complete these tasks m Make sure each SCSI device connected to your Macintosh has its own unique ID nu
70. continued handling 157 initializing 84 inserting 61 installing programs from 61 protecting information on 63 64 repairing 106 107 starting up from 63 121 storing 157 troubleshooting 84 85 106 107 159 folders Apple Extras folder Read Me files in 23 Documents folder 23 icon for 20 formats for CD ROM discs 70 71 formatting disks See initializing function keys 180 furniture arranging for comfort 151 152 G glare on screen 151 152 graphics Photo CD images as source of 73 grounded outlet 4 155 grounding plug 2 4 Guide menu Hide Balloons command 34 icon for 19 25 Macintosh Guide 25 36 overview 25 purpose of 19 Shortcuts 35 36 Show Balloons command 34 Guide menu icon 19 H hard disk backup up files on 63 64 copying Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software files to 120 damaged 104 109 121 icon not appearing on desktop 83 initializing 108 109 inserting and ejecting floppy disk 61 installing application programs on 60 61 installing system software on 111 121 location of 38 protecting information on 121 rebuilding desktop on 78 79 83 repairing 104 109 replacing 57 restoring information on 64 testing 102 105 using for additional memory 65 hard disk icon appearance of 20 failure to appear on desktop 83 headphone jack 38 41 52 headphones connecting 52 subwoofer and 41 52 92 troubleshooting 92 health related information 149 153 See also safety precautions arranging your office
71. ct volume s to verify Number of volumes selected Ferforma CD CD ROM SCSI ID 3 Startup Disk Review instructions and results Disk First Aid Verify Disk First Aid is a utility which verifies the directory structure of any Hierarchical File System HFS based storage volume Many hard disk drives He P floppy disk and Compact Dise CD drives are examples of HFS based storage Repair volumes siop 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 corruption other utility programs or repair methods may need to be used Funning Disk First Aid Click on the volume you would like to verify or repair Multiple volumes can GHEE be selected by holding down the Shift key while clicking on the wolumes Click Repair to 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 When testing and repair are done choose Quit from the File menu lf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Try repairing the disk again Sometimes repeating the process corrects the problem a Use another disk repair or rec
72. d only memory ROM 67 rebuilding desktop shortcut for 183 troubleshooting and 78 79 83 recording photographs as Photo CDs 73 sound 44 45 48 93 reinstalling system software 111 121 remote control sensor 38 repairing See also Apple authorized service provider computer 76 77 floppy disks 106 107 hard disk 104 107 repetitive stress injuries RSIs 150 resolution of Photo CDs 74 Restart command Special menu 77 restarting the computer after Shut Down 22 forcing the computer to restart 183 problems restarting 78 90 96 using restart to solve problems 77 Restore All Software program 118 Restore System Software program 115 116 restoring information on hard disk 64 system software 115 117 Return key 180 ROM read only memory 67 S sad Macintosh icon 82 safety precautions 154 160 See also health related information CD ROM discs 157 159 CD ROM drive 158 159 connecting equipment 37 electromagnetic emissions 153 floppy disks 159 general precautions 154 grounding plug 4 handling computer equipment 155 160 power supply 160 Index 195 196 Index safety precautions continued preventing voltage overload during lightning storms 12 turning computer off before connecting equipment 37 when to turn off the computer and pull the plug 154 saving extensions 78 screen See also monitor basic elements on 19 burn in avoiding 156 cleaning 153 dark 15 80 frozen 75 glare and reflection on 152 153 height
73. d 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 153 Safety instructions 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 exist 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 moisture a 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 m 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 Kee
74. date next to it If you use the printer driver on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software drag the printer driver into the System Folder on your hard disk and then click OK If you use the printer driver that came with the printer see the manuals that came with the printer for instructions on reinstalling it Starting up from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Chapter 6 To test repair or initialize a hard disk or to install system software on a hard disk you need to start up your computer from another disk You can start up your computer using the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software a compact disc CD that came with your computer The procedure for starting up from the CD ROM disc varies depending on the condition of the system software on your hard disk To find out which procedure to use you must turn on your Macintosh The steps that follow tell how to start up from a CD ROM disc depending on what you see on your screen If you see a blinking question mark on your screen The blinking question mark means that your Macintosh is unable to find usable system software on your hard disk Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the CD ROM tray Place the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software in the tray with the disc label facing up Be sure to use the CD with the words Performa Software at the top Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray To close the tray push the tray in
75. different Subwoofer balance A Adjusts subwoofer balance in relation to external speakers control if external speakers including a monitor with built in speakers are attached If external speakers are not attached the balance control does not affect the subwoofer volume Video input card Connects your Macintosh to a video camera VCR or other optional video input equipment PCI card access covers 2 Cover ports for optional 6 88 inch PCI peripheral component interconnect slot expansion cards such as a video editing card Internal modem Covers port for optional communication card such as an card optional internal modem card or Ethernet card You may have a modem card installed in this slot already Security lock port Enables you to attach a security lock to your Macintosh See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer 39 Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 40 Using your computer s sound features Chapter 3 Your Macintosh can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources By connecting audio equipment to the sound input and output ports on the computer you can listen to or reproduce stereo sound If it has an internal CD ROM player your computer can also 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
76. disk has never been used you may simply need to initialize it that is prepare it for use 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 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 If you are trying unsuccessfully to use a DOS floppy disk consider the following When formatting floppy disks on a DOS computer for use in a Macintosh you need to format standard double sided disks as 720K disks and high density disks as 1440K disks Double sided disks formatted in 1440K format and high density disks formatted in 720K format may not work in a Macintosh If you think your DOS floppy disk might have a format that doesn t work in a Macintosh use a DOS computer to copy the contents of the disk onto a properly formatted disk Make sure the PC Exchange control panel is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu and that it is enabled To enable PC Exchange open the Extensions Manager control panel and click the PC Exchange item under the Control Panels heading to make a checkmark appear Then restart your computer Your computer starts up and you see large folder shaped areas containing labeled pictorial buttons instead of the usual Mac
77. e cause You haven t selected any text or set the insertion point I 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 1 or drag to select text if you want to replace the text with your typing If the computer beeps every time you press a key Easy Access is probably turned on Open the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu Click the checkmark next to Easy Access to remove the checkmark and to turn off Easy Access Then restart your computer The keyboard is not connected properly Turn off the computer by pressing the standby power button at the back of the computer With the computer off check that the keyboard cable is connected properly at both ends Some system software features are turned on that affect the way the keyboard works Open Easy Access from the control panels listed under the Apple menu and turn off Sticky Keys Slow Keys and Mouse Keys There is a software problem Restart your Macintosh For instructions see Start Over by Restarting Your Computer in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the problem occurred To check that the programs and the system extensions youre using are compatible with the system software restart while holding down the Shift key th
78. e 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 standby power button on the back of the computer 9 IMPORTANT You could lose unsaved work if you use the standby power button on the back of the computer to turn it off Only use the standby 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 Turning the computer on Chapter 1 To turn on the computer after you ve shut it down using either the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command Press the Power key marked with a lt on the keyboard Note Your monitor may have to be turned on separately each time you turn on the computer If you have trouble turning on your computer see the section Problems Turning On Your Computer earlier in this chapter Where to find answers When you have questions about using your Macintosh there are several places where you can look for answers In the Guide menu es 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
79. e to open digitized images stored on Photo CDs For more information on Photo CDs see the CD ROM Discs topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Using the Built in CD ROM Drive 71 72 Playing audio CDs With your CD ROM drive and your computer s 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 tracks See Chapter 3 for information on connecting sound equipment to your computer 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 With the AppleCD Audio Player program you can listen to an audio CD or audio tracks while doing 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 Chapter 5 You can use your CD 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
80. e which program is active or to switch from one program to another use this menu called the Application menu Getting Started 19 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 L This icon represents your computer s internal hard disk Hard Disk 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 A 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 and 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 bar click the close box anywhere in the bar except the small box on each end Hard Disk SE Zoom box To make the window bigger click once here Click again to return the window to its original size 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 ca Size box anywhere in it
81. ect to a local area network to a TV or to video equipment Connecting Equipment for Special Purposes This chapter contains information that is useful only if you want to connect your computer to networking equipment or to a TV or video equipment For information on connecting TV or video equipment see the last section of this chapter and see Chapter 9 Installing Expansion Cards Connecting to a network This section contains information only for people whose computers are connected to other computers through a local area network A local area network lets computers communicate with each other for example in businesses it is what enables more than one computer to share a printer and access documents on a central shared server Note Using a modem is not the same as being connected to a local area network If you have a modem and the appropriate software that makes use of it you already have access to online services If your computer came with a modem see the appropriate manuals that came with your computer for more information about using online services 124 Chapter 8 About Macintosh networking Your 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 ne
82. eep these points in mind Do not expose discs Do not write on to direct sunlight discs Do not spill liquids on discs Do not put tape on discs Do not scratch 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 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 Ejecting a disk For instructions on ejecting any disk a floppy disk a CD ROM disc or a
83. em occurs 77 rebuilding desktop 78 79 83 reinstalling system software 111 117 repairing damaged disks 104 109 restarting the computer 77 78 screen is dark 15 shutting down the computer 22 software problems 86 87 solving problems 77 78 79 sound problems 98 99 spills 154 155 156 startup problems 15 81 82 103 112 system error 75 77 87 system software problems 81 89 turning computer off 22 turning computer on 15 typing on the keyboard produces nothing on screen 89 where to find answers 23 turning computer off troubleshooting 22 when Power key fails 22 when Shut Down command fails 22 with Power key 21 with Shut Down command 21 22 with standby power button 22 turning computer on after shutdown 22 for first time 12 15 troubleshooting 15 with Power key 12 22 turning SCSI devices on before the computer 56 tutorial program 13 14 17 18 TV tuner card 39 60 127 TV viewing on computer 126 typing special characters and symbols 181 182 unlocking mouse 162 163 V ventilation 155 video input card 39 60 127 139 video in slot 127 video screen See screen video viewing on computer 60 126 virtual memory 63 87 voltage overload preventing 11 voltage switch setting 2 3 volume adjusting on computer 42 44 51 troubleshooting 92 98 W X Y Z waking computer from sleep 21 80 warranty 76 windows 20 See also Macintosh Guide window bring hidden portions of into view 20 bringing to front 20 changing s
84. ent standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Observation des normes Classe B 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 aoe BS BREE BEMA COUT COMER BONAR EEBRLIZ OREL ARBO TH SRB SRE CHEER 0 LRRD t HA EL SREP ALUERRE TALIA VCCI AREAL CBO ET LOL RRR IVA FEV ay SHRI RL TIRA LE SH MBOMRALeSCERHV ET WIR AEC Eo TIE LORY ELT 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 fro
85. ered in the tray If you are using a small 8 cm disc make sure the disc is centered within the inside ring on the tray 4 Push the tray in or press the Open Close button to close the tray In a few moments an icon for the CD ROM disc appears on your screen 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 Note You won t lose information on the CD ROM disc by dragging its icon to the Trash IMPORTANT Don t select the disc icon and then choose Eject Disk from the Special menu If you do this the computer still remembers the CD ROM disc in its memory and keeps asking you to reinsert it a Click the disc icon then choose the Put Away command in the File menu m 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 player and is available in the Apple menu Using the Built in CD ROM Drive 69 70 If no CD ROM disc icon appears on your screen a Press the Open Close button f
86. es to function keys with special utility programs Use in combination with other keys to produce special characters or modify actions Use to produce numbers and mathematical symbols some programs use these keys as function keys to initiate actions On some models press to turn on the computer Also press to shut down the computer on certain models Use to move the insertion point to the beginning of the next line In a dialog box pressing Return is the same as clicking the outlined button Use to produce capital letters or the upper character on the 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 The function of these keys depends on the operating system and program you re using 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
87. eywords Look For lets you search for helpon words you type 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 m 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 later in this chapter 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 Said Topics Index Look For 1 Click a topic area Learning the Basics Application Programs Organizing Your Files Monitors standard settings Speech Getting Help e 27 28 2 If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click
88. ffected 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 turn off your computer 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 your Apple authorized service provider for repair If you spill liquid that is greasy sweet or sticky unplug the keyboard and take it to your 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 X 50 F 10 C Do not touch the Keep disks away Avoid exposing exposed part ofthe from magnets disks to extremely disk behind the hot temperatures metal shutter 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 m 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 Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 157 158 Appendix A To avoid damage to your discs k
89. files and run the application programs you use System software is kept in the System Folder When you turn on your computer it looks for a startup disk which is a disk that contains the system software The startup disk is usually the hard disk that s inside your computer though another hard disk a floppy disk or a compact disc CD can also be a startup disk When should you reinstall 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 you need to install system software Follow the instructions in this chapter to reinstall system software 111 112 If your hard disk already has system software installed on it but there is a problem with the disk or the software you may see this icon in the middle of the screen If this icon appears first try testing your startup hard disk and repairing any damage To do this follow the instructions in Repairing a Damaged Disk in Chapter 6 If repairing the disk doesn t help follow the instructions in the next section When to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Chapter 7 You reinstall your computer s software by using the
90. flat stable surface Place a thick magazine under this end of the logic board to help protect the components underneath What you do next depends on whether youre installing a DRAM DIMM ora High Performance Module Skip to the section that pertains to the item you are installing Installing Additional Memory 171 Installing a DRAM DIMM Push the ejector on the DRAM slot outward and down to open it 1 Push the ejector outward and down to open it DRAM slot 1 of 2 Appendix B 2 With the ejector in the open position align the DRAM DIMM in the DRAM sockets as pictured IMPORTANT Do not touch the DIMM s connectors Handle the DIMM only by the edges DRAM DIMM Your DIMM s shape The DRAM DIMM is designed to fit into the and components may vary slot only one way Be sure to align the notches in the DIMM with the small ribs inside the slot Connectors Notches N Push down on the DIMM until it snaps into place The ejector closes automatically Repeat steps 1 3 if you need to install another DRAM DIMM into the other slot If you have a High Performance Module to install proceed to the next section Installing a High Performance Module into the Cache Module Slot If you are finished installing memory in your computer proceed to Closing the Computer Installing Additional Memory 173 Installing a High Performance Module into the cache module slot 1 Aligning the not
91. geria Indonesia Lebanon Libya Peru S Korea Vietnam 1000220 eg aE sini ArT E i VEE PE muda ee a ee a AREAN i PEET a A N N ETA EAA ae PENE E EE AAA E A 7 pe OENE NAE E a PEII EN T ELIIS P T ERL AE eee A TNT EEE TE EEEREN ETIN ee NEEE EET O AE N VENEA A iene eo ET eran 7 EEE EE T os a vor POPPEN ETE AEE ATAN ANT EINE AA Australia Kuwait Malta New Zealand Northern Ireland Papua New Guinea Oman Qatar United Kingdom 240 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland 220 230 Bahrain Chile China People s Republic Czechoslovakia Egypt Greenland Hungary Iceland Iran Jordan Liechtenstein Nepal Paraguay Poland Romania United Arab Emirates Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS Yemen Yugoslavia 220 Getting Started 3 4 Chapter 1 Plug the socket end of the computer s power cord into the power cord socket on the back of the computer Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded outlet or power strip Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within reach so that when you need to unplug the computer you can do so easily Standby power button a W tO O O AL E OOO0O0OO0o0o0o0o00000000000 5 B CGD OOO EFA OCOOCCOCCCOCOCCOOOO0000O OOOOO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO00000000000
92. get Instructions backing up w How dol beep ji change the background pattern click a question n bit depth ji bitmap fonts blinking rate catalog icons central processing unit character set Topics Index Look For and then click OK Getting Help 29 30 If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click this button 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 l change the background pattern You use the Desktop Patterns control panel to change the desktop background on your computer You can choose one of the patterns provided with your computer or you can use a graphics program to create your own Pattern Which do you want to da Click ane ie choose one of the patterns provided create rmy own pattern with a graphics program For instructions on what you chose click the right arrow Click here to see the next Huh 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 see the next step When you have completed all the steps click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section
93. gned for the PowerPC microprocessor Your Macintosh is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Macintosh computers but certain programs are designed especially for computers that have the PowerPC microprocessor These programs are sometimes called native applications These programs take best advantage of your computer s speed Special memory requirements Some native applications 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 one of these programs you can use space on your computer s hard disk as additional memory which is called virtual memory For instructions on how to use virtual 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 Appendix B Installing Additional Memory Using older Macintosh programs If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program it may be incompatible with your Macintosh You may be able to use your older program if you turn off Modern Memory Manager To do this pull down the Apple menu open the Control Panels submenu and select the Memory control panel Then turn off Modern Memory Manager Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 65 Read this chapter for information about your computer s built in CD ROM drive Using the Built in CD ROM Drive This chapter provides i
94. h 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 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 or Restart button or turn off the Macintosh To help diagnose and correct the problem follow the suggestions in this subsection Gather as much information on the situation as you can Then follow the instructions in the next subsection Start Over by Restarting Your Computer m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred Write down the message on the screen 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 Printing topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide
95. hape of 20 changing size of 20 33 closing 20 33 hiding and showing on desktop 62 moving 20 work area arranging 149 153 wrist problems 149 150 zoom box on windows 20 33 Index 199 Macintosn Performa Users Manua Includes setup troublesnooting and health related information for Macintosh Performa 6400 series computers Apple Computer Inc 1996 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 http www apple com Apple the Apple logo Apple Desktop Bus Apple SuperDrive AppleTalk EtherTalk GeoPort LaserWriter LocalTalk Macintosh Performa Power Macintosh PowerTalk QuickTake and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries
96. her 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 lf your computer s performance decreases Chapter 6 If you notice a decrease in your computer s speed and general performance after you install special software a control panel system extension or custom utility it may be because the software is not compatible with Macintosh computers built with the PowerPC microprocessor To find out if a system extension or control panel is the problem hold down the Shift key while you restart the computer This temporarily turns off control panels and extensions If the computer performs better without these software items one of them is likely to be the problem If you just added new software its system extension control panel or custom utility is the most probable cause of the problem To find out which software is the problem use the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu to turn off a system extension or set of extensions If you just added new software to your computer its system extension is the most probable cause of the problem For detailed instructions see the information about managing system extensions in the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If the computer performs better when an extension is tu
97. ial backup program to copy the file onto multiple floppy disks 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 a 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 A helpful tip A good way to remember which documents you have stored where is to print a copy of the items you ve stored in a folder For instructions on printing the contents of a folder see the Printing topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Restoring the information on your hard disk Your computer s hard disk comes with valuable information already stored on it including system software and some application programs If information on your hard disk becomes damaged or lost you can restore it if you have a backup copy of the information The Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software contains copies of all the system software and application programs that came with your computer See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software for instructions on using the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software to reinstall software It is also helpful to keep a printed copy of the items in your System Folder For instructions on printing the contents of a folder see the Printing topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Using application programs desi
98. ials Read this section if you haven t already gone through Mouse Skills or the Performa Tutorial that appeared on your screen when you first turned on your computer or if you want to go on to Part 2 of the Performa Tutorial These programs teach you the basic skills you ll need to use your computer To start the Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 or Mouse Skills once you are past the introductory welcome screens 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 Dont press the mouse button under your index finger Notice that the arrow X 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 Getting Started 17 18 Chapter 1 2 Move the mouse so that the arrow X is over the picture of the particular tutorial you want to take File Edit View Label Special Launcher Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 If you dont see the Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 or Mouse Skills pictures on your screen put the arrow on the word Learning and click press and release the mouse button If you run out of room on your mouse pad or desk while moving the mouse pick up the mouse and place it where theres more room
99. 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 pull down the Guide menu again and choose Hide Balloons Learning useful shortcuts 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 1 Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Shortcuts The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears You can use keyboard commands to work more quickly with your computer Click a category below Other keyboard commands are listed in the menus Working with Working with Working with icons Wlacintosh windows list views m E Using file Restarting the Miscellaneous dialog boxes computer options 2 Click one of the category buttons Another window appears
100. ile menu 34 Shut Down Special menu 21 communication card compatible vs incompatible 141 Ethernet card 144 145 installing 140 145 communication slot 124 127 141 142 143 communications regulation information vii viii compact discs See CD ROM discs computer equipment See equipment connecting Apple PlainTalk microphone 46 48 audio equipment 40 52 cables 155 connector into port 155 to Ethernet network 124 125 126 external SCSI devices 53 56 keyboard 8 10 modem 10 11 monitor 5 7 mouse 8 10 to a network 123 126 to LocalTalk network 124 125 power cord 5 6 SCSI devices 53 56 connectors audio 44 internal modem 11 plugging into port 155 Control key 180 Index 187 188 Index Control Panels Apple menu Extensions Manager control panel 78 79 incompatible 86 88 Macintosh Easy Open control panel 78 79 MacTCP control panel 126 Memory control panel 63 65 Monitors amp Sound control panel 42 43 47 48 Network control panel 125 126 PC Exchange control panel 84 90 copying information on a disk 63 64 Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software files to hard disk 120 cumulative trauma disorders CTDs 150 cursor See pointer customer support hotline 23 D Delete key 180 desk accessories switching between 62 working with several at a time 62 63 desktop alternative to At Ease 85 appearance of 14 hard disk icon does not appear on 83 hiding and showing windows on 62 rebuilding 78 79 83 devi
101. install it by reinstalling your system software following the instructions in Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software m Make sure that the Apple CD ROM extension is turned on in the Extensions Manager control panel Open the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu Click to put a checkmark next to Apple CD ROM then restart your computer 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 The CD ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD ROM drives 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 Make sure that the Foreign File Access and Audio CD Access CD ROM extensions are installed and turned on You can find them in your Extensions folder in the System Folder on your hard disk If they are not turned on use the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu to turn them on Click to put checkmarks beside them Then restart your computer 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 the drive The
102. into drive 68 69 installing programs from 61 opening documents on troubleshooting 97 Photo CDs 71 72 74 99 100 polishing 97 safety precautions for 157 158 sharing over network 74 small 8 cm discs 68 starting up from 85 102 103 troubleshooting 94 96 99 102 103 types available 67 70 71 CD ROM drive 67 74 See also CD ROM discs avoiding damage to 70 cleaning lens on 158 closing 69 70 discs compatible with 67 ejecting disc from 69 70 94 illustration of 38 inserting disk into 68 69 Open Close button for 68 69 70 opening tray of 68 95 96 replacing 67 safety precautions for 158 SCSI ID number for 53 spills on 158 troubleshooting 94 96 Chooser LocalTalk network and 125 cleaning CD ROM discs 97 157 CD ROM drive lens 158 computer case 160 keyboard 156 mouse 88 161 162 screen 153 spills 155 156 Clear key 179 clock calendar troubleshooting 80 close box on windows 20 closing CD ROM drive tray 69 70 computer 145 148 175 Macintosh Guide 33 windows 20 Command key 179 commands Eject CD File menu 69 Eject Disk Special menu 69 94 Empty Trash Special menu 20 Hide Balloons Guide menu 34 Hide Finder Application menu 62 Hide Others Application menu 62 keyboard 183 Macintosh Guide Guide menu 26 menus of 20 Open File menu shortcut for 35 Put Away File menu 69 94 Quit File menu 77 Restart Special menu 77 Shortcuts Guide menu 35 36 Show All Application menu 62 Show Balloons F
103. intosh 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 software installation instructions in this manual To return to the Macintosh desktop choose Shut Down from the Special menu When your computer is off restart the computer then press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the tray 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 You can t eject a floppy disk If you can t eject a floppy disk in the usual way by selecting the disk s icon and choosing Eject Disk from the Special menu or by dragging the disk s icon to the trash 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 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 on If none of these solutions works take the computer or disk dri
104. is temporarily turns off all system extensions If your computer works normally after you do this use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn on extensions and control panels one at a time Restart after you turn on each extension This procedure should identify incompatible extensions and control panels that may be causing the problem If you just added new software to your computer its system extension is the most probable cause of the problem For detailed instructions see the information about managing system extensions in the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Troubleshooting 89 90 Chapter 6 If the problem recurs you may need to reinstall system software See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computer s Software for instructions 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 thin
105. ith how to use a mouse click the Tutorial button to go through the Performa Tutorial a program that teaches you how to use your computer If you want to learn more about the capabilities of your Macintosh not how you can use the Macintosh but more about what the Macintosh can do click one of the other buttons on your screen C Launcher Applications Service Support Click Exit when you re Exr gt finished exploring to Mouse Skills Guided Tour Sign Up with Apple Tutorial go to the Macintosh desktop Note If you see a blinking question mark or nothing at all see the next section Problems Turning On Your Computer Getting Started 13 4 Your Launcher has more and perhaps different items in it than are shown in this illustration 5 14 Chapter 1 When you re finished exploring the items on your screen click Exit You Il see the Macintosh desktop as pictured below Note Most computer screens have a slight black border around them File Edit View Label Special Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop after you exit the welcome screen Launcher e Mouse Skills Performa Tutorial Tutorial Part 2 Bo Take Part 2 of the Tutorial or skip to the section What s Next later in this chapter File Edit View Label Special 3 54 PM 2 E Hard Disk RTI Click the Tutorial Part 2 button to continue learning the basics of
106. k To find out which procedure to use you must turn on your Macintosh If you see a blinking question mark on the screen The blinking question mark means that your Macintosh is unable to find usable system software on your hard disk Note If you dont see a blinking question mark go to the next section If You See the Macintosh Desktop 1 Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the CD ROM tray 2 Place the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software in the tray with the disc label facing up Be sure to use the CD with the words Performa Software at the top Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray Reinstalling Your Computer s Software 113 114 Chapter 7 To close the tray push the tray in or press the Open Close button Your Macintosh recognizes the CD ROM disc as a startup disk and in a few seconds the desktop below appears Your screen may look slightly different from this one Now continue with the steps in Reinstalling Your System Software or Reinstalling All Your Original Software If you see the Macintosh desktop Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the CD ROM tray Place the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software in the tray with the disc label facing up Be sure to use the CD with the words Performa Software at the top Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray To close the tray push the tray in or press the Open Close
107. k 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 System Folder are used by your computer for internal purposes and are not intended to be opened Rebuild your desktop Follow the instructions in Rebuild Your Desktop 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 in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu 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 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 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 E
108. kball Connects your Macintosh to a printer LocalTalk network or GeoPort device Connects an external modem or GeoPort adapter to your Macintosh Note If your computer has an internal modem this port is covered Don t remove the cover or connect anything to this port if you have an internal modem Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as external hard disk drives and scanners Connects your Macintosh to another audio source such as a microphone compact disc or audio cassette player Connects your Macintosh to sound output equipment such as externally powered amplified speakers Standby power button a TV tuner card optional lt ea 4 a EAT i DS y e Oa IOI Monitor video port H a Subwoofer balance control Y OO0000000 OO000000 a A Apple Desktop Bus 33388999 Video input card optional ADB port 99999988 teeters q 33399989 Power socket E Printer port 33333998 00900000 ye A Monitor power socket External modem port JE IGE PCI card access covers 2 SCSI port a Internal modem card Sound input port SS et optional 4 Sound output port Security lock port TV tuner card Connects your Macintosh to an external TV antenna or cable optional TV service Note The TV tuner card on your computer if you have a card installed may look
109. 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 Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Use to move the insertion point as an alternative to using the lll il pointer In some programs the arrow keys have other functions Caps Lock key ee 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 6 x Use in combination with other keys as an alternative to choosing a menu command continued 179 180 Appendix C Special keys on Apple keyboards continued Control key eee Delete key m Enter key Escape key H Function keys PA Option key tn Numeric keys Power key pecan re da os a n a SORORE a Other special keys _ In combination with other keys this key provides shortcuts or modifies other actions Use to delete selected material or the character to the left of the insertion point In a dialog box pressing Enter is the same as clicking the outlined button In some programs pressing this key confirms information you have provided some programs allow you to use the 12 function keys to give commands You can assign commands or action sequenc
110. m the ones shown here DANGER invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ATTENZIONE RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA EVITARE L ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO LASER KLASSE 1 PRECAUCION RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE EVITAR EXPONERSE AL RAYO VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN APPAREIL A RAYONNEMENT VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN LASER DE CLASSE 1 ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASER STR LING N R DENNE ER ABEN UNDGA BESTRALING ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING N R DEKSEL PNES UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN 55 809 Ei ZOD ORBTA FIAL Y AYRRKTNTUET be TrHITESANSLISSELTCKAL Class 1 label Service warning label viii Communications Regulation Information Welcome to Macintosh Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use It s also easy to set up and easy to expand This book guides you through the setup procedure tells you how to expand your Macintosh and provides many tips on using your new system Your Macintosh co
111. mber from 0 to 6 The computer itself the main logic board inside it has the ID number 7 and the internal CD ROM drive has the ID number 3 making the ID numbers 0 1 2 4 5 and 6 available for additional SCSI devices Make sure other SCSI devices you add to the chain do not use ID numbers 3 or 7 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 m 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 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 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 computers main logic bo
112. mputer 2 4 pointer frozen on screen 75 76 77 89 placing on insertion point 89 pointing devices troubleshooting 88 See also mouse ports Apple Desktop Bus ADB port 8 9 38 39 external modem port 11 38 handling 155 modem port 38 39 124 monitor video port 7 38 plugging connectors into 155 printer port 38 39 124 125 SCSI port 38 39 security lock port 39 sound input port 38 41 44 sound output port 38 41 44 posture while using equipment 150 power cord 4 5 6 154 Power key See also standby power button failure of 77 78 location of 12 38 purpose of 38 180 restarting computer with 22 77 turning computer off with 21 turning computer on with 12 22 power on light 38 PowerPC microprocessor 65 92 power plug 4 power socket 39 power supply safety precautions for 160 power warning about 37 printed circuit boards See expansion cards printer drivers 102 printer port 38 39 124 125 printer troubleshooting 81 101 102 problems See troubleshooting programs See application programs protocols for Ethernet networks 126 Put Away command File menu 69 94 Q question mark icon blinking at startup 81 112 113 as Guide menu indicator 19 25 QuickTime extension using with Photo CDs 71 Quit command File menu what to do when it cannot be chosen 77 quitting applications shortcut for 183 when problems occur 77 R RAM random access memory See memory Read Me files in Apple Extras folder 23 rea
113. mputer is powered by the new PewerPE microprocessor or chip This microprocessor was designed by 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 of your existing Macintosh software but for best performance and greatest speed look for the new software programs designed especially for computers that contain the PewerP microprocessor You ll find PewerP microprocessor compatible programs at any software store that carries products for the Macintosh computer Keyboard cable permanently attached to the keyboard Monitor power cord sometimes built into the monitor Monitor video cable sometimes built into the monitor Phone cord comes with optional internal modem Apple PlainTalk Microphone optional
114. mputer performs tasks significantly faster with a High Performance Module installed You can add a High Performance Module by installing the module on the main logic board of your computer Installing the DIMM or High Performance Module Installing memory involves three steps opening the computer inserting the DIMM or High Performance Module into a specific slot m closing the computer Installing Additional Memory 167 168 Appendix B Opening the computer IMPORTANT To avoid generating static electricity from your body that may damage components do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation of the DIMM or High Performance Module and closed the computer Additionally move the logic board as little as possible while it is outside the computer case Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu You can also press the Power key marked with a lt on the keyboard Unplug all the cables except the power cord from the computer including the cable that connects your keyboard to the computer Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect the computer from electrostatic discharge damage You ll unplug the power cord later With a screwdriver remove the two screws shown here from the computer s back panel CE 9 Remove these two screws ___ OO fe DOGODO DOGODO OOOO DOGOGO OCOOO0O GOGOGO oo0oo0o
115. ms before restarting Restart your Macintosh See Start Over by Restarting Your Computer in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter for instructions Follow the suggestions in the previous entry A Dialog Box With a Bomb Appears The mouse or keyboard is not connected properly Turn off the computer by pressing the power key and then press return to choose Shut Down or if that doesn t work press the standby power button at the back of the computer With the computer off check that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected properly Then restart the computer IMPORTANT Do not connect or disconnect 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 it 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 information 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 th
116. net network by using cables compatible with the particular network thin coaxial cables IOBASE T twisted pair cables thick coaxial cables or other standard cables Connecting Equipment for Special Purposes 129 126 Depending on the type of cables used in the Ethernet network youre connecting to and the type of card you purchased you may need to purchase an Apple Ethernet media adapter or other compatible media adapter to connect your Macintosh to a network 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 more information on Apple Ethernet media adapters To use Ethernet you need to change the network connection in the Network control panel For instructions on how to select a network connection and other information about using your Macintosh on a network see the Networks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu IMPORTANT Your Macintosh supports EtherTalk Phase 2 AppleTalk Phase 2 Protocols for Ethernet networks and TCP IP via the TCP IP protocol but not EtherTalk Phase 1 AppleTalk Phase protocols for Ethernet networks To use TCP IP you must set up the MacTCP control panel See the Networks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for instructions on how to make a TCP connection Non Apple products that you can use to communicate over Ethernet using protocols are als
117. nformation on the CD ROM drive also called a CD ROM player Refer to Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips for information on the proper handling of these discs With your internal CD ROM compact disc read only memory drive you have access to large amounts of information The CD ROM drive can read the contents of CD ROM discs standard audio compact discs CDs and single session or multisession Photo CDs However you cannot use the drive to save information on CD ROM discs ROM stands for read only memory meaning that the drive 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 67 68 Inserting a CD ROM disc Chapter 5 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 Start up your Macintosh computer if it s not already on Press the Open Close button to open the tray of the CD ROM drive Open Close button _ The tray opens Place a CD ROM disc in the tray with the disc label facing up Make sure the disc is lying flat and cent
118. nput port Even though it will fit into the sound output port it won t work there If your equipment has a different type of connector than those shown here you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store Follow these general instructions when connecting audio equipment to the Macintosh Make sure that the audio equipment has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector If it does not attach an adapter that has a stereo miniplug Stereo miniplug Place the audio equipment near the Macintosh Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the audio equipment Attach the cable to the audio equipment and to the appropriate sound port on the Macintosh To record incoming sound on the computer connect the audio equipment to the sound input port To record the sound produced by the computer or play that sound through external speakers connect the audio equipment to the sound output port 4 Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Youre now ready to begin listening to and working with sound You can adjust the volume using the sound control buttons on the front of the computer or by using the Monitors amp Sound control panel which uses software inside your computer to adjust sound See Adjusting Volume and Sound in the previous section Using Your Computer s Sound Features Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 45 46 Chapter 3 Connecting the Apple PlainTalk microphone Your c
119. nt to your Macintosh see the instructions in Chapter 3 Turning the computer on for the first time To turn the computer on for the first time follow these steps Turn on your monitor Note You may not see the monitor power come on until you turn on the computer in the next step Also larger monitors can take several seconds to turn on if you have extra DRAM installed in your computer See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power switch On newer Apple monitors the power switch is located on the front of the unit By the way Depending on the type of monitor you have you may only need to turn it on once Some monitors turn off automatically when you shut down the computer and turn on automatically when you start up the computer Other monitors have to be turned on separately each time you turn on the computer Press the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboard CESS BTANA You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up Click one of these buttons The buttons on your screen may be different Follow the instructions on your screen You will see a welcome screen with a Launcher shown below that you use to choose what you want to do next If you don t know how to use a mouse press the letter M on your keyboard for an on screen program that teaches you how to use the mouse m If youre new to the Macintosh but familiar w
120. o 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 should 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 He
121. o available Note The use of an Ethernet card will make your Macintosh a Class A computing device according to FCC regulations Viewing TV and video on your computer Chapter 8 When you install the appropriate cards you can connect a TV or other video input equipment such as a VCR to your computer to watch and record TV or video on your computer Some computers come with one or more of these cards already installed For more information about installing cards for viewing or editing video and other special capabilities see Chapter 9 Read this chapter for instructions on installing expansion cards in your computer Installing Expansion Cards Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that can be installed in your computer to give it special features such as enhanced video capabilities networking and communications capabilities and additional processing power Your Macintosh has slots available for three different kinds of expansion cards m two PCI peripheral component interconnect slots for 6 88 inch PCI cards such as a video editing card acommunication slot for an internal modem or Ethernet card you may already have an internal modem installed in this slot a video in slot for a video input card that brings signals into the computer from a videocassette recorder VCR laser disc player video camera or similar device 127 128 Chapter 9 Communication slot You may have a communication card s
122. o0oo0o DOQ GQGO Leave the power cord plugged Do not remove this screw in for now You ll unplug it later Touch the recessed metal plates in the back panel to discharge static electricity from your body Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer This discharges static electricity from your body and helps protect components inside the computer from being damaged by static electricity discharge Touch the metal 00 parts inside the 20003009 recessed area Installing Additional Memory 169 5 Unplug the power cord from your computer You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity in the previous step Q 000000 20000000 Unplug the power Q feesseees G Q cord from the back a 138 00 of the computer 20903829 00 0 ee D 6 Grasping the two plastic tabs pull the panel toward you until the logic board slides out Gently but firmly pull the logic board rr all the way out of g Pd the computer i 170 Appendix B Pull the logic board all the way out and set it on a clean flat stable surface Rest the end of the logic board on a thick magazine or a thin book to protect the components underneath Rest the logic board on a clean
123. ollowing two illustrations matches the kind of card you have Then install the card according to the illustration If the card has a hook on it make sure the hook catches between the layers of the vertical plate before pushing the card into the slot 1 If your communication card 2 Push down on the back has a hook on it as shown here end of the communication be sure that the hook engages card until it is firmly seated the sheet metal on the inside in the communication slot of the vertical plate EZ Communication slot Installing Expansion Cards 143 144 Chapter 9 If the card does not have a hook on it simply pass the external connector through the opening in the vertical plate as shown here Some cards have an external connector that protrudes out of the opening others like here have a flatter external connector External connector Communication card Vertical plate Communication slot Opening in vertical plate Passing the external connector through the opening in the vertical plate insert the card into the communication slot Press down on the card until the connector is solidly in place Don t force the card If you meet resistance pull the card out and try again If your card has a hook on it make sure the hook catches between the layers of the vertical plate To see if the card is properly connected lift it gently If it resists and stays in place it s connected If
124. omputer has a sound input port which you can use to connect an Apple PlainTalk Microphone The Apple PlainTalk Microphone is included with some computer models If your computer did not include an Apple PlainTalk Microphone you can purchase one at an Apple authorized dealer You cannot connect non Apple microphones Note The sound input port does not support the Apple Omni microphone the round microphone shipped with some earlier models of Macintosh or the attenuated RCA adapter provided with some models of Macintosh Apple PlainTalk Microphone To connect and position the external microphone follow the steps below Note If you want to record sound using a microphone built in to a monitor see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Then select the subtopic How do I record or remove a sound Shut down the Macintosh Plug the microphone s connector into the sound input port amp on the back of the computer 3 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 it 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 4 Turn on the computer Next you need to make sure the Sound Input source
125. or Kit DIN 8 which enables you to connect to a LocalTalk network through your printer port is available from Apple authorized dealers After you connect to a LocalTalk network you need to open the Network control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu and make sure the LocalTalk icon is selected Then from the Apple menu choose Chooser and make sure AppleTalk is set to Active For further instructions on how to select a network connection and other information about using your Macintosh on a network see the Networks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Connecting to an Ethernet network To connect to a high speed Ethernet network you need to buy and install an Ethernet card Some Ethernet cards use the communication slot in your computer however so do internal modem cards If your computer came with an internal modem and you want to connect to an Ethernet network buy and install an Ethernet card that uses one of the PCI peripheral component interconnect slots in your computer If you buy an Ethernet card that uses a PCI slot follow the instructions in Installing a PCI Card in Chapter 9 to install the card If you buy an Ethernet card that uses the communication slot follow the instructions in Installing a Communication Card in Chapter 9 to install the card If you buy and install an Ethernet card you can connect your Macintosh to an existing high speed Ether
126. or your CD ROM drive Take the CD ROM disc out of the tray Store your disc in a safe place away from heat dust and moisture Push the tray in or press the Open Close button to close the tray To avoid possible damage to the tray and the CD ROM drive keep the tray closed when you are not using it Using the CD ROM discs that came with your computer Some of the CD ROM discs that came with your computer and some CD ROM discs in general require you to copy one or several items from the disc to your hard disk before you can view them Other discs let you view the CD ROM disc s contents directly from the CD ROM disc itself If you have a CD ROM disc that requires you to copy some items to your hard disk you Il get a message telling you so when you try to open a program on the CD ROM disc IMPORTANT Never copy an entire CD ROM disc to your hard disk Don t drag the CD ROM disc s icon to your hard disk Copying the CD ROM disc itself will take up too much memory on your hard disk If you get a message telling you to copy or install items from the CD ROM disc to your hard disk double click the CD icon to open it and copy those items not the CD ROM disc icon itself to your hard disk Look for any read me or information files on the CD ROM disc for instructions Types of compact discs you can use Chapter 5 Not all CD ROM discs store information in the same way A disc stores and displays information according
127. ork make sure that AppleTalk in the lower right corner of the Chooser is active If you are using your own printer a serial printer connected to your computer make sure that AppleTalk is inactive Turn off the computer and printer and check the printer cable connections If none of these suggestions solves the problem you may need to reinstall the printer driver that came with your printer Refer to the manual that came with your printer Troubleshooting 101 102 Note If you have an Apple printer you need to determine which printer driver to reinstall the one that came with your printer or one of the drivers included on your Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Depending on when you bought your printer one of these printer drivers will be more recent than the other It is the more recent one you want Look at the date of the printer driver that came with your printer Usually the printer driver comes on a floppy disk with the printer To see the date insert the floppy disk double click its icon to open it and choose by Name from the View menu Then look for the same printer driver name on the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Look for it in the Hard Disk Files folder in the System Folder files folder in the Extensions folder Then choose by Name from the View menu to see the date next to it The drivers must have the same name If they do reinstall the printer driver with the most recent
128. osh Guide window 26 33 mouse 17 18 pointer on screen 17 18 windows 20 Index 193 194 Index N network alternative network connecting to 124 backing up files on 64 connecting to 123 126 Ethernet connecting to 124 125 126 local area network 123 LocalTalk connecting to 124 125 sharing CD ROM discs over 74 Network control panel 125 126 numeric keys 180 O office arrangement guidelines 151 152 online services access to 140 on off switch See standby power button Power key Open Close button on CD ROM drive 68 69 70 Open command File menu shortcut for 35 opening application programs 59 90 CD ROM drive tray 68 95 96 computer 129 133 168 171 documents troubleshooting 90 91 97 icons 20 Macintosh Guide 26 menus 19 Photo CD images 72 74 Option key 180 182 p PC Exchange control panel 84 91 PCI card installing 134 139 networks and 124 purpose of 127 PCI card access cover 39 PCI slot 124 125 127 134 performance problems 100 101 Performa Tutorial program 13 14 17 18 peripheral component interconnect See PCI Photo CDs 71 72 74 file formats for 71 memory used by 74 obtaining 72 opening images on 72 74 recording photographs as 73 resolution of 74 single session and multisession 73 troubleshooting 99 100 viewing contents of 73 working with 72 74 photographs putting on Photo CDs 73 PlainTalk Microphone See Apple PlainTalk Microphone playing audio CDs 71 72 plugging in the co
129. ou install additional DIMMs yourself you risk damaging your equipment and this damage is not 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 For more information about memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 165 166 You should have an Apple certified technician install additional DRAM for you However you may feel comfortable installing DRAM yourself If you want to install additional DRAM yourself you must purchase the memory chips or DIMMs from an Apple authorized dealer Then follow the instructions in this appendix a If you want an Apple certified technician to install additional DRAM for you see the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for service Cache slot for installing a High Performance Module for additional processing power e DRAM DIMM slots 2 for installing additional DRAM You may have an additional DRAM DIMM installed already DRAM configurations Appendix B Your computer can use any DRAM configuration with DIMMs of these sizes 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB or 64 MB The exact configuration depends on the density of the DRAM chips that are mounted on the DIMMs Use only DIMMs that support a 1K or 2K refresh count Do not use DIMMs
130. our monitor if your monitor comes with built in speakers Use the volume control slider in the AppleCD Audio Player if you are playing an audio CD The AppleCD Audio Player can be found in the Apple menu a Use the volume control sliders in the Monitors amp Sound control panel which is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu 1 Click here to view 2 Adjust the volume sound controls Slider Monitors amp Sound EE For more information Te about your computer s Monitor Sound Alerts sound click here Headphone Yolume Sound Out Level at lt 4 Headphone Balance Sound Out Balance j gt Sound Output Sound Input Sound Output Quality 3D Surround Sound Enabled SRS Note Some monitors also place a Monitor Sound icon at the top of the Monitors amp Sound control panel Tip You may prefer to set the Sound Out Level slider in the Monitors amp Sound control panel to the middle of the slider bar This makes it easier for you to gauge the adjustments you make with other volume controls For more information about sound see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Listening with 3D Surround Sound The srsC 3D Surround Sound technology broadens the sound you hear if you attach external speakers or if your monitor has built in speakers 3D Surround Sound makes the speakers sound as if they are set wider apart and you can hear many
131. overy program Some disk repair programs let you recover information from a damaged disk Consult an Apple authorized service provider for help If you cant repair the disk you ll need to reinitialize it which erases all the information on it Before you reinitialize be sure you recover all the information you can and back it up Then erase reinitialize the disk For instructions on reinitializing a floppy disk that is preparing it for use see the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu For instructions on reinitializing a hard disk see the next section Initializing a Hard 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 Bring both of the Macintosh Performa CDs which you received with your computer with you to the service provider Troubleshooting 107 108 Initializing a hard disk Chapter 6 The hard disk inside your computer was initialized formatted for use at the factory so you shouldnt need to initialize it You need to initialize a hard disk only if one of the following is true You purchase an uninitialized hard disk from another manufacturer Your hard disk is damaged and cant be repaired If a hard disk needs to be initialized its icon does not appear on the desktop when you start up the computer using another disk You initi
132. ow If you do not have headphones or speakers connected to the computer make sure that nothing else is plugged into the sound output port on the back of your computer a If you are using a CD ROM disc over a network you won t be able to hear the audio portion Make sure the volume is turned up in the AppleCD Audio Player With the Audio Player open drag the volume control slider up use the volume controls on your computer 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 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 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 Monitors amp Sound control panel Refer to the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Problems using Photo CDs You insert a Photo CD disc but its icon doesn t appear on the desktop m Reinstall
133. p these instructions handy for reference by you and others 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 154 Appendix A 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 seriously 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 equi
134. pment 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 155 156 Appendix A Handling the monitor Follow these procedures for handling a monitor 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 You can also 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 the vents on the computer are clear and unobstructed If there is interference on the monitor s screen or on a television or radio near your computer move the a
135. program using Option Esc may leave corrupted data in the computer s memory This corrupted data is erased when you restart the computer Note Use this key combination to force a program to quit only when you cant choose Quit from the File menu To restart your Macintosh try the following steps If you can choose Restart from the Special menu or from the dialog box that s on screen Dialog boxes contain messages from the computer If something goes wrong a message may appear on the screen asking you to restart the computer If you can t choose Restart press the Power key marked with a lt on the keyboard If the Power key on the keyboard doesn t work hold down the 3 and Control keys while you press the Power key lt 3 This key combination restarts the computer Use this key combination only when you can t choose Restart from the Special menu or restart the computer using the Power key Troubleshooting T1 78 Chapter 6 lf your computer still doesn t restart to turn it off press the power button on the back of the computer wait at least 10 seconds and turn it on again If 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 for 10 seconds or longer then turn it on again and restart the Macintosh Rebuild your desktop A process known as rebuilding the desktop helps your Macintosh keep t
136. r 15 What next 16 Learning the basics in the Performa tutorials 17 Reviewing the basics 19 Turning the computer off 21 Turning the computeron 22 Where to find answers 23 Contents Getting Help 25 Getting answers to your questions 26 Tips for using Macintosh Guide 33 Identifying what s on your computer screen 34 Learning useful shortcuts 35 Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 37 Using your computer s sound features 40 Connecting audio equipment 44 Connecting external SCSI devices such as a scanner or external hard disk 53 Expanding memory 57 Replacing or adding internal storage devices 57 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 59 Installing application programs 60 Working with several programs at a time 62 Protecting the information onadisk 63 Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessor 65 Using older Macintosh programs 65 Using the Built in CD ROM Drive 67 Inserting a CD ROM disc 68 Ejecting a CD ROM disc 69 Using the CD ROM discs that came with your computer 70 Types of compact discs you can use 70 Playing audio CDs 72 Working with Photo CDs 72 Sharing a CD ROM disc over a network 74 6 Troubleshooting 75 When you have questions 75 If you have trouble 75 Solutions to common problems with your computer 80 Solutions to CD ROM problems 94 If your computer s performance decreases 100 Solving printer problems 101 Starting up from the Macintosh Performa CD
137. r remove the two screws shown here from the computer s back panel Remove these two screws 20 OO ODOOOO0O ODOOOO0O OGOOGO Oooo OoOO COOOCOCO ODOCOO00CO COOO000O COOO0O0O D Leave the power cord plugged Do not remove this screw in for now You ll unplug it later 130 Chapter 9 4 Touch the recessed metal parts in the back panel to discharge static electricity from your body Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer This discharges static electricity from your body and helps protect components inside the computer from being damaged by static electricity discharge 0000 Rn 0 Touch the metal ei 0 parts inside the Q 22000009 recessed area Installing Expansion Cards 131 5 Unplug the power cord from your computer You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity in the previous step Or J 182330200 Unplug the power 9 20000060 cord from the back 20088000 of the computer 02000000 6 Grasping the two plastic tabs gently pull the logic board all the way out of the computer Gently but firmly pull the logic board Le all the way out of SL the computer D 132 Chapter
138. r cord plug Connecting the monitor video cable After you plug in the monitor power cord connect the monitor video cable to the computer s monitor video port To connect the monitor video cable follow these steps Attach the monitor video cable to the monitor so that it appears as shown in the illustration On some monitors the cable is already attached Attach the monitor video cable to the monitor video port on the back of the computer so that it appears as shown in the illustration OO rh OCOCCOCOCOCOCOOCOCO0000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO000000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOO0OO0OO0O00000000000000 J OOOO0O0OO00000000000000 OOOOO0O0OO0000000000000 OOO0O0O0O0o0o0o00000000000 g z i N Ea sC e QOO Wl IOI Monitor video port Monitor video cable If your monitor has a microphone or speakers you may need to connect additional cables See the documentation that came with the monitor Getting Started 7 8 Connecting the mouse and keyboard Chapter 1 1 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
139. rack of data on your startup disks Although the hard disk in your computer is usually the startup disk you can start up from any other disk that has system software installed It s a good idea to rebuild your desktop once a month or so Rebuilding your desktop can solve a number of problems For example when application documents are no longer represented by application specific icons and are instead represented by generic icons on the desktop rebuilding the desktop fixes the problem Afterward appropriate icons should appear for all documents Some extensions may 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 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 currently 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 10 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 so that a checkmark appears beside it
140. ram 42 69 2 97 Apple customer support hotline 23 Apple Desktop Bus ADB port connecting keyboard cable to 9 connecting mouse cable to 8 location of 39 purpose of 38 Apple Ethernet media adapter 126 Apple Extras folder preinstalled programs in 59 Read Me files in 23 Apple menu See also Control Panels Apple menu AppleCD Audio Player 42 69 72 92 Key Caps 181 182 Apple Omni microphone not supported 46 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 Apple PlainTalk Microphone connecting 46 48 extended miniplug and 44 recording with 48 troubleshooting 93 AppleTalk network 125 AppleTalk Phase 2 Protocols for Ethernet networks 126 application icon 20 62 78 Application menu 19 62 application programs accidentally deleting 81 AppleCD Audio Player 69 72 92 Apple Video Player program 60 backup copies of 63 64 designed for older Macintosh computers 92 designed for PowerPC microprocessor 65 92 Disk First Aid 106 107 displaying windows in 62 Drive Setup 83 105 108 109 guidelines for using 60 increasing memory for 63 installing 60 61 Key Caps 181 182 memory used by 65 86 opening 59 86 90 185 186 Index application programs continued preinstalled 59 putting into the Launcher 60 quitting 77 86 179 183 Restore All Software 118 Restore System Software 115 116 screen savers 156 switching between 62 system er
141. re open 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 Application menu that means its windows are hidden You can still choose the program from the menu however to display the program s windows You can also switch to another program by clicking in a window that belongs to an open program by double clicking a program icon or by double clicking 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 opening the Application menu and choosing Hide Others 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 open the Application menu and choose Show All 62 Chapter 4 Increasing memory available to run applications A computer function called virtual memory allows you to open several applications and windows at the same time by creating extra random access memory RAM on your computer s hard disk Virtual memory however can also result in slightly slower performance See the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for more information Also see the document titled About Virtual Memory in the Documents folder on your desktop IMPORTANT Your computer comes
142. removable media disk see the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If 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 Shut down 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 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 If nothing works take the computer or disk drive to your Apple authorized service provider to have the disk removed Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 159 160 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 WARNING To protect the power supply from damage make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set correctly before you plug the computer into a power outlet Refer to Chapter 1 for instructions on setting the voltage switch Cleaning your equipment Appendix A Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer
143. rforma CD Performa Software to your hard disk See the section Copying Files From the CD ROM Disc to Your Hard Disk in Chapter 7 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 SCSI Small Computer System Interface equipment such as hard disks CD ROM drives and scanners that you may have connected to your computer Shut down your computer turn off all external SCSI equipment and disconnect 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 both to the manuals that came with the equipment and Chapter 3 of this manual which has 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 connected properly Most printers connect to the printer port not the SCSI port Check the manuals that came with your printer for information on how to connect it properly System software is not installed on the startup hard disk the system software is damaged or the hard disk is not working properly Start up your computer using the Macintosh Performa CD Perform
144. rmation on connecting equipment for even more specialized purposes such as connecting to a network or to a TV or video equipment see Chapter 8 WARNING Before you connect any equipment to your computer make sure that your computer is plugged in in order to ground the computer and turned off If you connect equipment with the computer turned on you can damage your computer and your equipment 37 Expansion bay Behind the front panel there is an expansion bay for an optional 5 20 inch storage device 1 7 inches high CD ROM drive optional Floppy disk drive Remote control sensor 4 Sound control buttons Use this button to change the volume of the computer s sound Power on light A green light indicates that the computer is on Internal hard disk drive A CD ROM drive Open Close button 4 Headphone jack Monitor lt 1 Power key Use this key to turn your computer on and off Ports and connectors on the back of your computer Standby power button Monitor video port IOI Apple Desktop Bus T ADB port Printer port El External modem port N SCSI port G Sound input port v Sound output port 4 38 Chapter 3 Turns your computer on or off when you can t use the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command Connects your monitor to your Macintosh Connects your Macintosh to an input device such as a keyboard or a trac
145. rned off contact the extensions manufacturer for information or an upgrade Use the Memory control panel to turn off virtual memory For more information on virtual memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If you still do not notice an improvement you may want to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software for instructions If you typically use several application programs at the same time your computer s performance will increase if you install more RAM random access memory See Appendix B Installing Additional Memory solving printer problems The following suggestions should work for all printers Note Also refer to the manual that came with the printer a Make sure that the printer driver for your printer is turned on in the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu To find out the name of the printer driver for example Laser Writer refer to the documentation that came with your printer The printer driver should appear in the Extensions list and have a checkmark beside it Click to put a checkmark beside it and then restart your computer a Check your printer settings in the Chooser in the Apple menu making sure you have selected the correct printer If you are using a printer that is shared by other computer users a printer on a local netw
146. rograms 60 61 expansion cards 127 148 memory 165 178 system software 111 121 internal communication card 39 internal hard disk See hard disk internal modem card 140 internal modem communication slot for 127 internal modem connector 11 internal speaker location of 41 International Standards Organization file format 71 ISDN network connecting to 124 ISO 9600 discs 71 98 K keyboard adjusting angle of 10 connecting 8 10 handling 156 posture for 151 152 shortcuts with See keyboard shortcuts special keys on 179 183 spills on 155 156 troubleshooting 89 90 typing special characters and symbols on 181 182 keyboard cable 9 Index 191 keyboard shortcuts key combinations 35 36 for Finder tasks 35 36 to eject floppy disk 85 to force an application program to quit 183 to force computer to restart 183 to ignore the selected startup device 183 to quit application program 77 179 to rebuild the desktop 183 to restart computer when Restart button cannot be chosen 77 to start the computer from a CD ROM disc 183 to start the Extensions Manager 183 to turn off system extensions 183 Key Caps program 181 182 key combinations See keyboard shortcuts L Launcher 14 opening application programs in 59 putting application programs into 60 quitting programs in 93 Service Support area of 77 level 2 memory cache See High Performance Module local area network See network LocalTalk network connecting to 124 125 locking
147. ror and 87 troubleshooting 60 86 92 93 working with several at a time 62 63 arrow keys 179 arrow on screen See pointer arrows scroll 20 At Ease alternative to Macintosh desktop 85 audio See sound audio CDs ejecting 69 70 file formats for 71 playing 71 72 troubleshooting 94 98 99 audio connectors 44 audio equipment connecting 40 52 audio tracks on CD ROM discs playing 71 72 troubleshooting 98 99 backing up information on a disk 63 64 balance control subwoofer 42 51 92 Balloon Help 34 blinking question mark on screen 81 113 bomb icon 75 77 87 C cables Ethernet network and 125 126 for SCSI devices 54 55 handling 155 keyboard cable 8 9 monitor video cable 7 mouse cable 8 9 SCSI peripheral interface cable 54 SCSI system cable 54 cache module See High Performance Module cache module slot 127 166 174 Caps Lock key 179 cards communication card 140 145 Ethernet card 125 126 145 expansion card 127 148 internal communication card 39 TV tuner card 39 video input card 3 caret prompt on screen 93 carpal tunnel syndrome 150 case cleaning 160 closing 145 148 175 opening 129 133 168 171 CD ROM disc icon 69 CD ROM discs See also CD ROM drive Macintosh Performa CD discs At Ease desktop alternative on 85 audio CDs 71 72 98 99 audio tracks on 71 72 98 99 capacity of 67 cleaning 97 157 ejecting 69 70 94 97 file formats for 70 71 file sharing and 69 handling 157 159 inserting
148. s If your computer works normally after you do this use the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu to turn on extensions and control panels one at a time Restart after you turn on each extension This procedure should identify incompatible extensions and control panels If you just added new software to your computer its system extension is the most probable cause of the problem For detailed instructions see the information about managing system extensions in 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 software s manufacturer for information or an upgrade Troubleshooting 87 88 Chapter 6 If the problem recurs you may need to reinstall system software See Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computer s Software for instructions If the bomb only occurs in one application program try reinstalling the program from the original disks If reinstalling doesn t solve the problem contact the manufacturer of the program The pointer doesn t move when you move the mouse One of the following situations is probably the cause There is a software problem Try the following 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 progra
149. s See troubleshooting Escape key 180 Ethernet card 125 127 140 144 145 Ethernet media adapter 126 Ethernet network connecting to 124 125 126 EtherTalk Phase 1 protocol not supported 126 EtherTalk Phase 2 protocol 126 expansion bay 38 expansion cards communication cards 140 145 Ethernet 125 127 140 144 145 installing 127 148 PCI cards 124 134 139 purpose of 127 types of 127 128 warning about 128 extended miniplug 44 extensions incompatible 86 87 saving 78 turning off before rebuilding desktop 78 Extensions Manager control panel 78 79 Extensions Manager starting 183 exterior of computer See case external microphone See Apple PlainTalk Microphone external modem port 11 38 external speakers built in subwoofer and 42 49 51 92 connecting 49 51 eye fatigue 151 F fatigue eye 151 general 153 FDDI network connecting to 124 file formats for CD ROM discs 70 71 File menu Eject CD command 69 Open command keyboard shortcut for 35 Put Away command 69 94 Quit command 77 files backing up 63 64 copying from Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 59 120 failure to find 91 file sharing CD ROM discs and 74 ejecting CD ROM discs 69 Finder activating 26 53 Macintosh Guide and 26 53 shortcuts for commands in 35 36 floppy disk drive location of 38 replacing 67 floppy disks backing up 63 64 creating a startup floppy disk 121 DOS 84 ejecting 61 85 159 Index 189 190 Index floppy disks
150. s are not completely compatible with Macintosh computers that have the PowerPC microprocessor Open the Memory control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu and turn off Modern Memory Manager a If that doesn t work contact the programs publisher to see if an upgrade is available You plug headphones into your monitor but still hear sound coming out of your computer Plug your headphones into the headphone jack 42 on the front of the computer If you want to keep the headphones connected to the monitor manually turn down the subwoofer Turn the knob in the subwoofer balance control port a counterclockwise to turn off the subwoofer volume Remember to turn it back up the next time you want to hear the subwoofer You re listening through headphones but the sound is odd You may have SRS 3D Surround Sound turned on To turn it off open the Monitors amp Sound control panel which can be found in the Apple menu and click the Sound icon Then click the checkbox to remove the checkmark next to Enabled 3D Surround Sound doesn t work well through headphones The subwoofer balance control a on the back of your computer is not affecting the volume The subwoofer balance control affects the subwoofer volume only when the computer has external speakers attached or the monitor has built in speakers Otherwise the subwoofer balance control a has no effect on your computers overall volume
151. selected startup device 183 question mark icon appears during startup 81 113 troubleshooting 15 81 82 103 113 startup disk CD ROM disc as 85 102 103 creating a startup floppy disk 121 floppy disk as 63 121 Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software disc as 102 103 rebuilding desktop of 78 79 repairing 104 troubleshooting 81 82 105 static electricity avoiding 129 131 168 169 stereo miniplug 44 45 50 storage devices replacing 57 subwoofer balance control 39 42 44 5192 support 23 76 77 support hotline 23 switching programs 62 symbols typing 181 182 system error 75 77 87 system extensions incompatibility of 86 87 turning off 183 System Folder extra copy warning 60 system software accidentally deleting 81 backup copies of 64 cannot be found by Macintosh 81 copying files from Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software to your hard disk 120 creating a startup floppy disk 121 installing 111 121 protecting information on a hard disk 121 purpose of 111 Index 197 198 Index system software continued reinstalling all original software 118 120 reinstalling system software 111 117 troubleshooting 120 using the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software as a startup disk 113 115 when to install or reinstall 111 112 when to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 112 T U Tab key 180 tape drive backing up to 64 TCP IP protocol 126 television interference 156 watching broadcasts
152. storage device inside your computer see your Apple authorized dealer Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer 57 Read this chapter to learn how to work with application programs and protect the information on your disks Using Programs and Backing Up Disks Your computer came with several application programs already installed You open these programs by clicking their buttons in the Launcher The Apple Extras folder on your hard disk also contains additional programs Backup copies of all preinstalled programs exist on the CD ROM disc Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software which is included in the box with your computer If you ever need to restore one or more of the preinstalled programs see the section Copying Files From the Performa Software CD ROM Disc to Your Hard Disk in Chapter 7 If you ever need to restore all of the preinstalled programs start at the beginning of that chapter 59 60 Installing application programs Chapter 4 You may want to buy and install additional application programs See the manuals you receive with these programs for instructions on installing and using them To use your programs most effectively follow these guidelines Read the manuals you received with the program if you have problems using it 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 caref
153. ter 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 Note You wont lose information on the CD ROM disc by dragging its icon to the Trash Dont select the disc icon and then choose Eject Disk from the Special menu If the AppleCD Audio Player 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 Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive The signal to open the tray may not be reaching the computer Turn off your computer then do the following Locate the small pinhole to the lower right of the CD ROM tray opening insert the end of a large straightened paper clip 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 authori
154. the CD ROM and QuickTime software The easiest way to do this is by reinstalling your system software following the instructions in Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computer s 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 file on a Photo CD the image is scrambled colors are displayed incorrectly or no image appears in the window 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 See the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for more information on managing memory Troubleshooting 99 100 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 If you need help restarting your computer see Start Over by Restarting Your Computer in the section If You Have Trouble at the beginning of this chapter The program you are using may not be designed to work with large high resolution image files You can open the image with anot
155. the card s metal fence is flush with the side of the access cover Installing Expansion Cards 137 Reinsert the screw into the PCI card fence and screw it into place 7 To help insert the screw push the PCI card fence forward with your thumb so the screw holes align Insert the screw until it s somewhat steady hold your thumb underneath it to prevent it from falling and use the screwdriver to screw it into place You may find it helpful to support the screw with the thumb of your other hand Chapter 9 8 If you removed a video input card from the logic board in step 1 reinsert it now Video input card If you removed a video input card in Step 1 reinstall it Video in slot If you have a communication card to install go to the next section If you are finished installing items in your computer proceed to Closing the Computer later in this chapter Installing Expansion Cards 139 140 Installing a communication card Chapter 9 This section contains instructions for installing an Ethernet or internal modem card in the communication slot in your computer You use an Ethernet card to communicate with other computers through a local area network For example in businesses it is what enables more than one computer to print on a shared printer and to access documents on a central shared server Note Using a modem is not the same as being connected to a local area network
156. 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 Obtaining Photo CDs Your own photographs can be recorded as Photo CD images on a Photo CD To obtain a Photo CD of your own photographs take your standard 35 mm film to a photofinisher who has a Photo CD system The photofinisher develops your film digitizes the photographs and gives you back a Photo CD containing your images A single Photo CD can hold approximately one hundred images If your Photo CD isn t full you can take it back to the photofinisher and have more photos added until the disc is full Such discs are called multisession discs because they contain images added after the first session Your CD ROM drive can read both single session and multisession Photo CDs Other CD ROM drives can read only single session discs and are unable to read the additional images placed on a multisession disc Using the Built in CD ROM Drive 73 14 Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD Normally you open Photo CD images with the SimpleText program that came with your computer
157. this button Chapter 2 In the list of topics click Customizing Your Computer When you click any topic area a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window 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 f Organizing Your Files the Control Strip Ta To get instructions Customizing Your Computer set the time and date i click a question E change the time and date format change number and currency formats CD ROM Discs change how files amp folders are displayed Color change an icon s picture Sound gue change items in the Apple t4 menu Monitors standard settings Bue change the choices in the Label menu Speech use different languages 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 You set the time and date in the Date amp Time control panel For instructions 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
158. to a particular file format Your computer s system software must understand the file format in order to use the contents of the disc Standard file formats You can use CD ROM discs with these standard file formats HFS Hierarchical File System the standard format used by the Macintosh m ISO 9660 the International Standards Organization s file format for CD ROM discs This format has been adopted by many CD manufacturers to make their discs compatible with a variety of computers It is also the format that allows you to use Photo CDs in your CD ROM drive a The High Sierra format a predecessor of the ISO 9660 format m Photo CDs a Audio CDs The software that lets you use discs with these file formats is already installed on your computer Other CD ROM formats Your CD ROM drive also works with file formats other than the ones listed above for example CD ROM XA if you install the appropriate software on your Macintosh To find out about the availability of Macintosh software for additional file formats contact the publisher of a particular disc Audio CDs Your CD ROM drive can play audio CDs and audio tracks on CD ROM discs using your computer s built in speaker You can also attach headphones or speakers to your computer for stereo sound For further information see the CD ROM Discs topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Photo CDs With your CD ROM drive you can use QuickTim
159. 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 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 t
160. to the monitor silence the subwoofer by manually turning down the subwoofer balance control a on the back of the computer all the way Also when youre finished using the headphones remember to turn it back up Note You may also want to disable srs 3D Surround Sound in the Monitors amp Sound control panel if you are listening through headphones 3D Surround Sound does not always work through headphones To disable 3D Surround Sound open the Monitors amp Sound control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu and click the checkbox to remove the checkmark next to Enabled Monitors Sound For more information about your computer s alia lick here Adjust headphone ae sound click here volume here Headphone Yolume Sound Out Level Qe w E O Mute OI Mute Headphone Balance Sound Out Balance y Ji y J Sound Output Sound Input Built in You may need to Sound Output Quality 3D Surround Sound disable 3D Surround Benabied SRS C Sound when listening through headphones For more information on listening with headphones see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 52 Chapter 3 Connecting external SCSI devices such as a scanner or external hard disk Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface SCSI pronounced skuh zee SCSI devices commonly used with the Macintosh in
161. tware that came with the drive is installed See the manual that came with the CD ROM drive for software installation instructions The CD ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD ROM drives You ve just ejected a CD but the computer keeps asking you to reinsert it The right way to eject a CD ROM disc is either to select the CD ROM disc and choose Put Away from the File menu or to drag the CD ROM disc s icon to the trash If you select the CD ROM disc and choose Eject Disk from the Special menu the computer remembers the CD ROM disc in its memory and keeps asking you to reinsert the disc Reinsert the CD ROM disc then drag its icon to the trash You won t lose information on the CD ROM disc by dragging its icon to the trash Your computer starts up and 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 software installation instructions in this manual To return to the Macintosh desktop choose Shut Down from the Special menu After your computer has shut down restart it Then press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the tray Remove the CD ROM disc close the tray and start up your computer again To avoid having the compu
162. two cords to connect a monitor power cord and a monitor video cable To connect the monitor power cord follow these steps 1 Place the monitor where you ll be using it Keep these considerations in mind a Allow a few inches for air circulation around the computer and monitor Position the monitor with the top of the screen at slightly below eye level when you sit at the keyboard Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows Consult Arranging Your Office in Appendix A for suggestions on locating your computer equipment Getting Started 6 Chapter 1 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 O f O b C 100 E OOOOO00o0o0o00000000000 2 Q OOO0O0O00o0000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO000000000000000 OOOOO0O00000000000000 OOOO0O0O00000000000000 OOOOO0OO0O0000000000000 OOOO0O0O00000000000000 e Monitor power socket Monitor power cord Monitor powe
163. twork extends the features of your Macintosh by extending your reach to the services and resources provided on a 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 and use electronic mail or other network services Your computer can be connected to several kinds of networks including the following a LocalTalk To connect to a LocalTalk network you connect a LocalTalk cable to either the modem port or printer port on your computer Through that cable you can both print on a printer shared by other computers and access a central server a Ethernet To connect to an Ethernet network you need to install an Ethernet card in the communication or PCI peripheral component interconnect slot in your computer Alternative networks such as TokenRing ISDN or FDDI To connect to any of these networks you need to install a PCI card in one of the PCI slots in your computer More detailed information about connecting to LocalTalk or Ethernet networks follows Connecting to a Local Talk network You can connect to a LocalTalk network through the printer port on your computer To connect to a LocalTalk network you need LocalTalk cables and a LocalTalk adapter The Apple LocalTalk Connect
164. uch as an internal modem installed in this slot PCI peripheral component interconnect slots 2 i DRAM DIMM slots Your computer may have one or both slots filled with DRAM DIMMs Video in slot You may have a video input card already installed in this slot You can also install the following additional expansion cards in your Macintosh m a TV tuner card that allows you to watch and to record TV and videos on your Macintosh a video input card that allows you to watch and to record videos for example from a VCR on your Macintosh m additional dynamic random access memory DRAM in the form of Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMS See Appendix B for instructions on installing memory Other video cards that let you perform video editing and other functions may also be available for your computer This chapter contains instructions for installing a PCI card or a communication card To install a video input card or a TV tuner card if you don t already have these cards installed follow the instructions that came with the kit or card 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
165. uipment 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 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
166. ul not to copy a System Folder Ifa program malfunctions consistently try installing a fresh copy If that doesnt help find out from the software manufacturer whether your version of the program is compatible with your computer model and the system software youre using Note You may want to put your application programs in the Launcher This way they are easier to find than when they are stored in the Applications folder on your hard disk and they can be accessed by a simple click of a Launcher button To put a program in the Launcher drag the program s icon or its alias into the Launcher window or onto the Applications category button in the Launcher If you need detailed instructions see the Tips amp Features topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu and select How do I use the Launcher Installing programs from a floppy disk In most cases you install application programs on your internal hard disk from floppy disks The following illustration shows how to insert a floppy disk into your computer s floppy disk drive Insert the floppy disk metal end first into the floppy disk drive of your computer For instructions on how to eject floppy disks see the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Installing programs from a CD ROM disc Sometimes you ll install an application program on your internal hard disk from a CD ROM disc that contains the program
167. umber Getting Started 23 Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu Z 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 Show Balloons i i Disk Tutorial Part 2 Macintosh Guide 7 Shortcuts 25 26 Getting answers to your questions Chapter 2 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 Hide SimpleText Hide Others Show All Finder 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 Uiew Label Special 3 35 PMLE O About Apple Guide Show Balloons H Disk Tutorial Part 2 Macintosh Guide 37 The Macintosh Guide window appears Gitte Topics Index Look For Macintosh Guide provides onscreen help for the Mac O5 foperating system Look here when you have a question about how to use your computer To start click one of the buttons above Topics shows categories Index lists k
168. umber If your computer came with the optional CD ROM drive installed it has SCSI ID number 3 See the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment in conjunction with Chapter 3 in this manual for information on setting SCSI ID numbers If the hard disk is your startup disk start your computer with the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Do this by inserting the CD ROM disc into the CD ROM drive and holding down the C key while you restart the computer See the section Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software later in this chapter if you need more help 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 Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen 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 If icons do not appear correctly after you rebuild the desktop try rebuilding a second time Troubleshooting 83 84 Chapter 6 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
169. ur Performa See your modem documentation for information on how to use the modem and software You can confirm whether you have an internal modem by seeing if you have an internal modem connector on the back of your computer as shown in the next illustration Also a standard telephone cord will have come with your computer If your computer came with an internal modem and you want to connect the modem now follow the next illustration If your computer came with an external modem connect it to the external modem port and follow the instructions in the modem manuals that came with your computer or with the modem IMPORTANT When connecting a modem make sure you connect the modem to an analog phone line the kind used typically in homes A digital phone line could damage the modem If youre connecting the modem at home you probably have an analog phone line Your modem manuals contain more information about using your modem lo Line splitter purchased separately To telephone f OOO0OO0OO0O0O000000000000 OOO0O0o0o0o0000000000000 gt Ga OO D OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOO0OO0000000000000000 OOOOO0O0O0000000000000 OOOO0O0O00000000000000 O OOOO0O000000000000000 To internal modem 5 jee E j External modem port This port is covered if an internal modem is installed If it is covered
170. ur computer s software settings will change You may want to open the control panels for the date and time keyboard and mouse to make sure that they are set the way you want them For more information about working with control panels see the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 176 l Appendix B 3 _ Reinsert the two screws ODOOOCOCCO ODOOCOCOO0CO Reinsert these two screws Installing Additional Memory 177 4 Reconnect the power cord B Ww 99000000 00000009 09900000 5 00000009 q 00999009 00 Plug the power 9 Sth Q 0 cord into the back of the computer WARNING To ensure reliable and safe operation of your system never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place 178 Appendix B 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 pressing the Command key at the same time as the Q key lets you quit a program The following table describes what you can do with the special
171. ve to your Apple authorized service provider to have the disk removed Troubleshooting 85 86 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 The application Unknown has unexpectedly quit because an error of type 1 occurred 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 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 The program needs more memory Use the programs Info window to give it more memory For more information on increasing a programs memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 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 in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu to turn on individual extensions and control panels Restart after you turn on each extension This procedure should identify incompatible extensions and control panels If you just
172. while keeping this key held down press the period key a While holding down the amp key on your keyboard press the letter Q Press the Power key marked with a lt on your keyboard to shut down Restart your computer by holding down the 3 and Control keys while you press the Power key marked with a triangle Your screen displays a right angle bracket prompt gt If you inadvertently press the and Power keys at the same time you may get a right angle bracket prompt on your screen To return to the desktop type the letter G and press Return Troubleshooting e 93 94 Solutions to CD ROM problems Chapter 6 Problems using the CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive icon does not appear on the screen If you have SCSI devices anything connected to the SCSI port attached to your computer make sure that each device has a unique SCSI ID number your CD ROM drive has SCSI ID 3 Refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices if you need to reset SCSI ID numbers If you reinstalled the CD ROM software make sure to restart your computer afterward Make sure that the Apple CD ROM extension is turned on in the Extensions Manager control panel Open the Extensions Manager control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu Click to put a checkmark next to Apple CD ROM Then restart your computer If you installed a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer make sure the CD ROM sof
173. with virtual memory turned off You shouldn t use virtual memory unless you need to keep several applications open at once and you should turn it off when you no longer need it Virtual memory may keep some applications from running at their best speed You can turn virtual memory on or off by using the Memory control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu Protecting the information on a disk When you have a valuable paper document like a birth certificate you probably make an extra copy of it for safekeeping Similarly you should make copies of the documents you create on your computer The extra copy is called a backup and the process of making the copy is called backing up Once you have a backup youre protected from accidentally losing the information on your hard disk In the unlikely event that something happens to your hard disk you can easily get the information back Making backup copies of your documents Follow these tips for making backup copies of the documents on your computer a Regularly make copies of the documents you create 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 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 63 64 Chapter 4 m Ifa file is too large to fit onto a single floppy disk you need to use a commerc
174. wn 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 Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 163 Read this appendix to learn how to install additional memory in your computer Appendix B Installing Additional Memory You can install additional memory dynamic random access memory DRAM in your computer DRAM allows you to work with more programs and larger documents Additional memory comes in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules or DIMMs Altogether you can install a maximum total of 136 megabytes MB of DRAM in this Macintosh model You can also install an optional High Performance Module level 2 memory cache in the cache slot in your computer for additional processing power WARNING Although instructions for installing DIMMs and a High Performance Module are provided in this manual Apple Computer strongly recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install additional DRAM or High Performance Modules 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 service If y
175. woofer volume independently of the speaker volume use the subwoofer balance control a on the back of the computer The subwoofer balance control works only when external speakers or a monitor with built in speakers is attached Subwoofer balance control Tr O O D D OOOO0OO0O0000000000000 OOOO0OO0O00000000000000 OOOO0OO0OO00000000000000 OOOO0O0OO00000000000000 OOOOOO0O0000000000000 OOO0O0O000000000000000 OOO0O0O000000000000000 OOOO0OO0OO00000000000000 amp l 5 e i 5 For more information about using speakers attached to your computer see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 51 Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer Connecting headphones You connect headphones to the headphone jack f on the front of the computer or to your monitor if it has a headphone jack If you use the headphone jack on your monitor When you plug headphones into the headphone jack on your monitor if your monitor has one sound comes through your headphones but depending on the type of monitor you have it may also continue to come out of the subwoofer To stop this plug your headphones into the headphone jack 4 on the front of the computer not the headphone jack on the monitor However if you prefer to plug the headphones in
176. xchange control panel in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu 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 or call the program s publisher a Try opening the document in another program Note Some characters that can be displayed on the Macintosh are not accurately displayed on DOS computers For more information about working with DOS documents on your Macintosh see the information about using DOS in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu You see a message that your application program can t be opened because a file can t be found Macintosh programs designed specifically for the PowerPC microprocessor also called native applications use special files called shared libraries Any necessary shared libraries should be installed automatically when you install these special 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 Troubleshooting 91 92 Chapter 6 You experience problems using an older Macintosh program Some older Macintosh program
177. y need to remove it to give yourself room to install a PCI card in the lower PCI slot Video in slot oe Ne Remove the screw that holds the port cover in place Hold your finger under the screw to catch it and the port cover when they come loose 2 Try not to let the port cover or the screw fall onto the logic board Remove the screw that holds the port cover in place Position your hand so that the screw and the port cover do not fall onto the logic board Remove the port cover and set it aside 3 You won t need the port cover for the rest of these instructions but save it in case you ever remove the PCI card and need to cover the port again Remove the port cover 7 y Installing Expansion Cards Remove the PCI card from its static proof bag 4 Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching any connectors on the card nector Con Insert the card into the PCI slot so that the card fence matches up to the opening where the port cover was and slides through the slot in the adapter fence 5 Support the adapter fence with one hand Card fence ERK Y I Y A o Slot in adapter fence PCI slot Adapter fence Chapter 9 Supporting the adapter fence with one hand push the card until it snaps into place Don t force the card If you meet resistance pull the card out and try again To see if the card is properly connected make sure
178. your computer Your Launcher has more items in it than are shown in this illustration Problems turning on your computer If the screen is dark 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 should be on If it isn t press the standby power button marked with the symbol on the back of the computer Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly Don t 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 turned on Check the power on light on the front of the monitor Is the monitor video cable the one connected to the monitor video port IOI on your computer attached firmly to both the monitor and computer Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly On most monitors the brightness control is marked with the symbol If you see a blinking question mark on the screen turn to Solutions to Common Problems With Your Computer in Chapter 6 Getting Started 15 16 What s next Chapter 1 Congratulations You ve finished setting up your computer Now continue with one of the following steps If you are new to the Macintosh see the next section Learning the Basics in the
179. zed service provider or Apple for further assistance Troubleshooting e 95 96 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 as Make sure that the disc label is facing up and the disc is centered in the tray If you are using a small 8 cm disc make sure your computer is as level as possible and the disc is centered within the inside ring on the tray m Make sure the tray is closed all the way a Try restarting your computer m Try starting your computer from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software while holding down the C key See the section Starting Up From the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software later in this chapter If only the hard disk icon appears on the desktop then there may be a hardware problem with your CD ROM drive If the CD ROM disc icon appears above the hard disk icon reinstall your CD ROM software The easiest way to do this is by reinstalling your system software following the instructions in Chapter 7 Reinstalling Your Computers Software CD ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD ROM drives You can re

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