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PrefaceWelcome to Power Macintosh ix
Part I
1Getting Started 1
Plugging in the computer 3
Installing an expansion card 5
Connecting the mouse and the keyboard 6
Adjusting the an gle of the screen 10
Connecting other equipment 11
Tur ning the computer on for the first time 11
Problems starting up? 15
What’s next? 16
Learning the basics 17
Revi ewing the basics 19
Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel 21
Inserting a CD-ROM disc or other CD 24
Tur ning the computer off 26
Tur ning the computer on 28
Where to find answers 29
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2Getting Help 31
Getting answers to your questions 32
Tips for using Macintosh Guide 39
Identifying objects on the screen 40
Learning useful shortcuts 41
3Expanding Your Computer and Using Its Special Fe atures 43
Using the sound control buttons on your computer 46
Using the screen control buttons on your computer 47
Using the built-in microphone 48
Connecting a second monitor for video mir roring 49
Connecting external SCSI devices 50
Connecting to an E thernet network 54
4Installing and Using Application Programs 55
Installing application programs 56
Working with several applications at a time 57
Backing up your files 60
Usi ng Power Macintosh application programs 61
Usi ng older Macintosh applications 61
Part II
5Troubleshooting 65
When you have questions 65
When you run into trouble 65
Solutions to common problems 69
Solutions to CD-ROM problems 80
If your computer’s performance decreases 86
Solv ing printer problems 87
Obtaining online support and updated Apple software 88
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Testi ng a nd repairing a damaged disk 91
Initializing a hard disk 96
Installing or reinstalling system software 100
Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM software 109
Part III
Appendix AHealth, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 113
Health-related information about computer use 113
Safety in structions 118
Handling your computer equipment 119
Cleaning your equipment 124
Locking and unlocking the mouse 127
Appendix BInstalling Expansion Cards and Additional Memory 129
About expansion cards 129
About memory 131
Opening the computer 132
Installing an expansion card 136
Installing DIMMs or a High Performance Module 14 6
Closing the computer 149
Appendix CSpecial Keys on Your Keyboard 153
Typi ng s pecial characters and symbols 155
Specia l key c ombinations 157
Index 159
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Contents
Welcome to Power 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 easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to expand. This book will guide
you through the setup procedure, tell you how to expand your Macintosh, and
provide many tips on using your new system.
Your Macintosh computer is powered by the new † microprocessor
(or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Motorola, Inc., and IBM Corporation. T he † microprocessor uses
Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) technology to deliver very high
performance at the lowest possible cost. The † RISC microprocessor
represents the state of th e art in microprocessor design.
Your n ew Macintosh will run almost all of your existing Macintosh software,
but for best perfor ma nce and greatest speed, look for the new software
programs designed especially for computers that contain the †
microprocessor. You’ll find † microprocessor–compatible programs
at any software store that carries products for the Macintosh computer.
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Chapter 1Get ting Started
Chapter 2Get ting H elp
Chapter 3Expanding Your Computer and Using Its Special Features
Chapter 4Installing and Using Ap plic ation Pro grams
part
I
Follow the instructions in this
chapter to set up your computer
and learn the basics.
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Getting Started
The illustration on the next 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” i n Appendix A
(in the section on health-related information) for tips on adjusting your work
furniture so that you’re comfortable when using the computer.
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Macintosh computer
Keyboard cable
(sometimes built into the
keyboard as shown here)
Keyboard
Mouse
Computer power cord
Pluggin g in the computer
Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all th e
setup instructions in this chapter. T hen, before you connect anything to your
Macintosh, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. The plug
grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are
setting up.
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:
1Place the computer where you want it.
Carry the computer with its screen facing you. Most of its weight is near the
screen. Lift with your knees, not your back.
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2Plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with the
symbol≤) on the back of the computer.
Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you
can unplug the computer when you need to.
IMPORTANT
To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards,
the co mputer should remain turned off until you are finished connecting its
parts. Check the power switch at the back of the computer. Make sure that th e
side of the switch marked with the j symbol i s pressed in.
“Off” position
Power switch
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3Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
Socket end of the power cord
Power cord plug
WARNING
Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that
has a third (grounding) pi n. 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!
Installing an expansion c ard
If you purchased an expansion card for your Macintosh, install it now. (See
Appendix B, “Installing Expansion Cards and Additional Memory,” for
instructions.) If you don’t have an expa nsion card, continue with the next
section, “Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard.”
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your
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Connecting the mouse and the keyboard
The way you connect th e mouse and the keyboard depends on whether the
keyboard has a built-in cable or a separate cable. If your computer came with
a PC Compatibility Card installed, you may have a two-button mouse. See the
instructions that came with the card for information about connecting a twobutton mouse.
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
1Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard.
The plug and th e port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). The positions of
the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured.
By the way: A port marked with the ◊ icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus
(ADB) port.
Plug the mouse into the recessed port on
the keyboard. The flat part of the plug should
be pointing down, as shown here.
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This cable plugs into the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port,
◊
marked with the
icon, on the back of the computer.
2Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the
◊
icon on the back of the
computer.
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ADB port
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Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
1Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard.
Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with thei r right hand; most
left-handed people prefer to use their left hand. Plug the mouse into the port
on the side you prefer.
The plug and th e port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). Align the icons
before you insert the plug. (The positions of the port and icon on your
keyboard may be different from those pictured here.)
By the way: A port marked with the ◊ icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus
(ADB) port.
ADB icon
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2Plug the keyboard cable (both ends are the same) into the other port on the keyboard.
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3Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the
◊
icon on the back of the
computer.
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ADB port
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Adjustin g the angl e of the screen
You can adjust the angle of the screen to avoid glare and reflections by using
the computer’s tilt-and-swivel base. Turn the computer to either side or tilt it
slightly back or forward.
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IMPORTANT
You should not turn or tilt the computer while a CD-ROM is in
the drive. For more information, see “Inserting a CD-ROM disc or Other CD”
later i n this cha pter.
For more information on setting up your office for comfort and safety, see
Appendix A, “Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips.”
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 pri nter or
scanner. To learn basic Macintosh skills, continue with th e instructions in
this cha p ter.
When you’re ready to connect other equipment to your Macintosh, see the
instructions in Chapter 3.
Turning the computer on for the first time
To tu r n the computer on for the first time, follow th ese steps:
1On the back of the computer, press the side of the power switch marked with the
symboli.
Once you turn on the main power with the power switch, you can leave it on.
From now on, you’ll be starting up and shutting down your computer using
the Power key on the keyboard. You only need to use the power switch on the
back of the computer when you connect equipment to your computer or when
you ca n’t use the Power key for some reason.
“On” position
Power switch
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2Press the Power key (marked with a triangle) on your keyboard.
If you have a different keyboard than the one pictured here, your Power key
may be in a slightly different location, but a triangle is always marked on or
near the key.
You h ear a tone from your computer as it starts up.
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3Check to see what’s on your screen.
You see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed by
the Energy Saver dialog box.
m If you see a blinking question mark, see “Solutions to Common Problems”
in Chapter 5.
m If you see anything else on your screen, or if you see nothing at all, see the
section “Problems Starting Up?” next in this chapter.
m If you are a beginning Macintosh user, press the Return key when the
Energy Saver dialog box appears.
m If you’re an experienced Maci ntosh user, you may want to set your energy-
saving options now (refer to the “Saving Energy” topic area of Macintosh
Guide, availab le in the Guide (h) menu, a nd “Saving Energy With the
Energy Saver Control Panel,” later in this chapter).
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m If, when you press Return, you see the Macintosh desktop (shown here),
your system software is already set up correctly.
Skip now to the section, “What’s Next?”
Hard disk icon
Macintosh desktop
Note: To save energy, your computer is automatically set to put itself to sleep
if you haven’t used it for 30 minutes or more (the computer goes into powersaving mode a nd the screen turns black). If this happens while you’re setting
it up, simply press the Power key or any key but Caps Lock on the keyboard
to “wake up” the computer (it may take a few seconds). See “Saving Energy
With the Energy Saver Control Pa n el,” later in this chapter for more
information on setting power-saving options.
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Problems starting up?
If the screen is dark, check these items to see if you can identify the
problem:
m Is the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front of the
computer should be on. Make sure the side of the power switch
marked with the symbol i (on the back of the computer) is pressed in.
m Is the power cord connected to the computer, and is the cord plugged
into a power source?
m If the computer is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip
turned on?
m 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.)
m Are the screen control buttons on the front of the computer (marked
with the ¤ and ¸ icons) adjusted correctly?
m If you have an external hard disk attached to your computer, is that
hard disk turned on? Was it turn ed on before you turn ed on the
computer? If you’re not sure, turn everything off. Then turn on the
external hard disk b efore you turn on your computer.
If you see a blinking question mark on the screen, you probably need to
to read “Solutions to Common Problems” in Chapter 5.
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What’s next?
Yo u’ve finished setting up your computer. Continue with one of the
following steps:
m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning
the Basics.” When you’ve lear n ed the basic Maci ntosh skills, turn to the
section, “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” to learn
how to set energy-saving options for your computer.
m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, tur n to the section “Saving
Energy With th e Energy Saver Control Panel,” later in this chapter, to
learn how to set energy-saving options for your computer. Then turn to
Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main
source of infor mation when you’re working with the Macintosh.
m If you want to connect additional equipment, such as a microphone, to your
computer, see Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Computer and Using its Special
Features,” for instructions.
m If you want to install application software on your computer, see Chapter 4,
“Installing and Using Application Programs.” You’ll n eed this information
to prop erly set up any applications specifically designed for Power
Macintosh computers.
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IMPORTANT
If you need to turn off your computer at any poi nt, 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 tur ning it off.
Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the
easy-to-use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you
the basic skills you need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow
these steps:
1Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk.
Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. Rest the
heel of your palm on the desk and grasp the sides of the mouse between your
thumb and fingers. Use your wrist and fingers to slide the mouse around with
the index finger resting on the mouse button. Don’t press the mouse button
(under your index finger). Notice that the arrow (8) 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.
Note: If your computer came with a PC Compatibility Card installed, you
may have a two-button mouse instead of the one shown in the illustration.
2Move the tip of the arrow (8) to the question mark (h) in the upper-right portion of
the screen.
If you run out of room on your mouse pad or desk while moving the mouse,
pick up the mouse and place it where there’s more room. (The arrow on the
screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk.)
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3With the tip of the arrow on the question mark, press and hold down the mouse button.
A list of choices (called a me nu) appears. T his is the Guide (h) menu, which
is the place to go when you have a question about how to use your computer.
4While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “Macintosh
Tutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button.
A window appears welcomi ng you to the tutorial. You can set this book aside
for now and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed
the tutorial, return to this book.
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