Apple 640 User Manual

Macintosh Performa
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and health-related information for Macintosh Performa 640 series DOS Compatible computers
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Contents
Communications regulation information vii
Preface Your DOS-Compatible Macintosh Performa Computer ix
1 Getting Started 1
Plugging in the computer 1
Installing an expansion card 3
Connecting a monitor 3
Connecting the mouse and keyboard 6
Connecting other equipment 8
Turning the computer on 8
Problems turning your computer on? 10
What’s next? 11
Learning the basics 12
Reviewing the basics 13
Turning the computer off 14
Where to find answers 15
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2 Getting Help 17
Getting answers to your questions 18
Identifying objects on the screen 26
Learning useful shortcuts 27
3 Connecting Additional Equipment 29
Where to connect additional equipment 30
Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone 31
Connecting external stereo speakers 32
Connecting a game controller 33
Expanding memory 34
Replacing internal storage devices 34
4 Installing and Using Application Programs in the
Macintosh Environment 35
Installing Macintosh application programs 36
Working with several programs at a time 37
Protecting the information on a disk 38
5 Operating in the PC Environment 41
Switching between the Macintosh and PC environments 42
Ejecting disks in the PC environment 44
Setting up the PC environment 44
Working in the PC environment 46
Running network software 55
Using multimedia, MIDI, and game programs 56
Using Macintosh peripheral devices in the PC environment 57
Using PC peripheral devices 61
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6 Configuring the PC Environment 63
Choosing settings 64
Configuring the PC serial ports 65
Setting the monitor 66
Setting the time and date 66
Setting shared memory 67
Choosing shared folders or volumes 69
Tu rning on PC sounds 71
Configuring drives C and D 72
Managing PC files from the Mac OS 73
Changing the size of the drive container 74
Understanding the status line 78
7 Troubleshooting in the Macintosh Environment 79
When you have questions 79
If you have trouble 79
Solutions to common problems 83
Repairing a damaged disk 95
Initializing a hard disk 102
Installing or reinstalling Mac OS system software 103
8 Troubleshooting in the PC Environment 105
When you have questions 105
Reinstalling the DOS-compatibility software 111
Contents
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Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 121
Health-related information about computer use 121
Safety instructions 126
Handling your computer equipment 127
Cleaning your equipment 131
Locking and unlocking the mouse 133
Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC
Environment 135
Opening the computer 138
Installing or replacing a communication card 140
Installing or replacing a SIMM for the PC environment 141
Closing the computer 146
Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard 149
Typing special characters and symbols 151
Special key combinations 152
Appendix D Installing Network Management Software 153
Installing NetWare client software 153
Installing Novell’s LAN Workplace for DOS TCP/IP software 157
Installing NetManage’s Chameleon TCP/IP software 159
Installing Windows for Workgroups 163
Installing Spry’s Air Series TCP/IP software 163
Installing Mosaic 167
Index 169
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Communications regulation information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the 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:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. m 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. You may find the following booklet helpful:
Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
IMPORTANT
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.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Interference
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DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.
VCCI statement
CD-ROM drive
WARNING
equipment’s manual may result in hazardous exposure.
WARNING
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 on the computer, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer.
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in
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Your DOS-Compatible Macintosh Performa Computer
Your Macintosh Performa includes hardware and software that let you use DOS and Windows directly on your Macintosh computer. It contains a high­performance microprocessor that’s fully compatible with the latest DOS and Windows software. You can
m simultaneously run Macintosh operating system (Mac OS) and PC
application programs
m switch between the Mac OS and PC environment at any time without
quitting the programs you’re using
m view the Macintosh or PC environment on a single monitor m use the same hard disk for both Mac OS and PC software m share files and folders (directories) between the Mac OS and the PC
environment
m cut, copy, and paste data between Mac OS and PC documents m use your Macintosh keyboard and mouse with PC software m use your Macintosh modem, monitor, and printer with PC software, or
connect PC-compatible equipment
m use a joystick or other game controller with PC programs
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m share the random-access memory (RAM) in your Macintosh with the PC
environment, or use a memory module (SIMM) exclusively for the PC environment
m use the built-in Macintosh serial ports with PC software m access PC CD-ROM discs using an Apple CD-ROM drive m play Sound Blaster–compatible sounds m communicate with network servers and other computers running
PC software
To begin, follow the instructions in Chapters 1 and 2 to set up your computer and start using it. Read Chapters 3 and 4 when you are ready to connect additional equipment to your computer and install Mac OS application programs. Read Chapters 5 and 6 to start using application programs that run in DOS or Windows on your Macintosh computer. Turn to Chapters 7 and 8 if you have questions or problems using your Macintosh.
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Your DOS-Compatible Macintosh Performa Computer
Monitor cable
(sometimes built into the monitor)
Monitor power cord
(sometimes built into the monitor)
Computer power cord
Keyboard
Macintosh Performa DOS-compatible computerMonitor
Mouse
Keyboard cable
(permanently attached
to the keyboard)
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 facing page shows all the equipment you 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 you’re 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
Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect anything to your Macintosh, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up.
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When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:
Power cord plug Power cord socket Standby power button
1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power cord socket
(marked with the symbol
2Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
) on the back of the computer.
Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access.
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!
IMPORTANT
Be sure that at least one end of the power cord is within easy
reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.
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 power button (also called the standby power button) located on the back of the computer to turn the computer off.
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Installing an expansion card
If you purchased any expansion cards for your Macintosh or extra memory for use in the PC environment, install the cards or memory now. (For instructions, see Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC Environment,” as well as the documentation that came with the cards or memory module.) If you don’t have an expansion card or memory to install, go on to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.”
Connecting a monitor
You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh. To connect a monitor from a manufacturer other than Apple, refer to the instructions that came with the monitor.
Connecting the monitor power cord
Monitors have two cords to connect—a power cord and a monitor cable.
To connect the monitor power cord, follow these steps:
1Place the monitor where you will be using it.
You can place a monitor with a 15-inch or smaller screen on top of your computer. Don’t place larger monitors on the computer.
Keep these considerations in mind: m Allow a few inches for air circulation around the sides of the computer
and monitor.
m Make sure that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you’re
sitting at the keyboard.
m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from
overhead lights and windows.
m Consult “Arranging Your Office” in the section “Health-Related
Information About Computer Use” in Appendix A for other suggestions on positioning your computer equipment.
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2Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.
Monitor power cord
Monitor power socket
On some monitors, the cord is already attached.
3Plug in the monitor power cord.
Be sure to plug the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
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Connecting the monitor cable
Monitor cable
Monitor port
After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port.
To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps:
1Attach the monitor cable to the monitor.
On some monitors, the cable is already attached (as shown below).
2Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back panel of the computer.
The monitor port is on the upper-right corner of the back panel. It is marked with the icon (symbol). Be sure you plug the cable into the correct port.
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Connecting the mouse and keyboard
This cable plugs into the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, marked with the
icon, on the back of the computer.
Plug the mouse into the recessed port on the keyboard. The flat part of the plug should be pointing down, as shown here.
1Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard.
The plug and the port are marked with the icon (symbol). The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured.
By the way: A port marked with the icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port.
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2Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the ◊icon on the back of the
To adjust the keyboard angle, lower the feet until they snap into position.
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ADB port
computer.
Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse. See the information that came with your monitor.
3If you want to adjust the keyboard angle, lower the feet on the keyboard.
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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 you’re ready to connect other equipment to your Macintosh, see the instructions in Chapter 3.
Turning the computer on
Follow these steps to turn the computer on:
1 Turn on the monitor.
See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power button.
2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key.
The Power key is at the top of the keyboard. You can recognize this key by the triangle outline on it (P).
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You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up.
Chapter 1
3Check to see what’s on your screen.
m If you see the Macintosh desktop, as in the illustration below, your system
software has already been installed, and your computer is ready to use. Skip now to the section “What’s Next?” later in this chapter.
Hard disk icon
Your Launcher has
more items in it
than are shown in
this illustration.
Macintosh desktop
m If you see a blinking question mark, you may need to install system
software on your computer’s hard disk. (System software is the set of programs your computer uses to start itself up.) See “Solutions to Common Problems” in Chapter 7 for more information.
m If you see anything else on your screen, or nothing at all, see the next
section, “Problems Turning Your Computer On?”
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Problems turning your computer on?
If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem:
m Is the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power
strip, is the power strip plugged in and turned on?
m Is the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front panel should
be on. If it isn’t on, press the standby power button on the computer’s back panel (marked with the symbol ®).
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 Is the monitor power cord plugged in? m Is the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the
monitor.)
m Is the monitor cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer? m Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly? (On Apple
monitors, the brightness control is marked with the symbol ¤.)
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What’s next?
Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continue with one of the following steps:
m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning
the Basics.”
m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting
Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Mac OS (the Macintosh environment).
m If you want to connect other equipment, such as a printer, to your
computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment.”
m If you want to use application programs that run in DOS or Windows on
your Macintosh, turn to Chapter 5, “Operating in the PC Environment.”
Before you begin working with your computer, be sure to read the important health and safety information in Appendix A.
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.
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Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy­to-use program called Performa Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial once you are past the welcome sequence, follow these steps:
1Slide the mouse along your mouse pad or desk.
Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. 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.
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.
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2 Move the mouse so that the tip of the arrow (
Tutorial.”
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) is over the picture labeled “Performa
If you don’t see the Performa Tutorial picture 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 there’s more room. (The arrow on the screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk.)
3Without moving the mouse, click the mouse button.
A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial. You can set this book aside for now and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed both parts of the tutorial, return to this book.
Reviewing the basics
The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms you learned from the tutorial.
The strip across the
top of the screen is
called the menu bar.
The symbols and
words in it represent
menus that contain
commands.
Icons are small pictures
that represent disks,
folders, programs, and
documents. To open
an icon, click the
icon twice quickly.
To move a window,
drag it by the title bar.
To find an answer to a question about the
Macintosh
environment, look in
the Guide (
) menu.
h
You can have several application programs open at once. To see which program is active or to switch from one program to another, use this menu (called the Application menu).
This icon represents your computer’s internal hard disk.
Windows are boxes
that display text,
graphics, or icons. To
bring a partially
covered window to the
front, click anywhere
in the window.
To close a window, click
the close box.
To bring hidden portions of a window’s contents into view, click the scroll arrows.
To change the size or shape of a window, drag the
size box.
To throw away an item you no longer want, drag it to the Trash and choose Empty Trash from the Special menu.
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Turning the computer off
To turn the computer off:
1Press the Power key (marked with a triangle) on the keyboard.
You will see a message asking whether you want to shut down or continue working.
2Click Shut Down.
To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key again.
You can also turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu. Detailed instructions follow. (Note: The Shut Down command is also available in the Special menu.)
1Move the tip of the arrow to the Apple (
2With the tip of the arrow on the apple, press and hold down the mouse button.
3While 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.
WARNING
Do not turn the computer off by pressing the standby power
K
) menu at the top left of the screen.
button on the back panel. If you do so, you may lose any work you haven’t previously saved to a disk. You also risk losing any open documents.
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Where to find answers
User’s GuideUser’s Guide
Macintosh PerformaMaci
n
toshPerforma
When you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are several places you can look for answers.
In this book
Use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it, or to find solutions to problems with your equipment. See especially the chapters about troubleshooting in the Macintosh and PC environments.
In the Guide menu
The Guide menu (marked with the hicon) 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.
Note:
The Guide menu is not available when you’re in the PC
( environment.)
In other manuals
For answers to questions about other equipment or about application programs you have purchased, see the manuals that came with the equipment or programs. Manuals for DOS and Windows are included with your computer.
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 with important information about some of the application programs included with your computer.
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 number.)
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Use the instructions in this
chapter to learn about the help
available to you in the Guide menu.
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Getting Help
TheGuide menu is your main source of information when you’re working with your computer in the Macintosh environment. The menu is identified by a question mark (
(If you need instructions on using DOS or Windows, see the manuals that came with these programs.)
h) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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Getting answers to your questions
When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get the answer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu.
1Pull down the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the screen) and choose
Finder to make it the active application program.
A checkmark in the menu indicates that the Finder is the active program.
2Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the
h
icon) and choose Macintosh Guide.
The Macintosh Guide window appears.
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).
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3Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.
Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:
m
Topics
lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of
contents in a book.
m
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
1 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.)
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2Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.
When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window.
To get instructions, click a question…
…and then click OK.
3Click the question “How do I set the time and date?” and then click OK. Or double-click
the question.
A small window appears with instructions for you to follow.
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If you want to
return to the main
Macintosh Guide
window, click here.
4 Read and follow the instructions in this window.
5When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics button in the lower-left corner to
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Click here to see the next step (if there is one).
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.
return to the main Macintosh Guide window.
Now continue with the next section.
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