Apple Macintosh Performa 600 User Manual
Macintosh Performa
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related
information for Macintosh Performa 600 series computers
K Apple Computer, Inc.
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Contents
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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 9
Problems turning your computer on? 11
What’s next? 12
Learning the basics 13
Reviewing the basics 14
Turning the computer off 15
Where to find answers 17
2 Getting Help 19
Getting answers to your questions 20
Identifying objects on the screen 28
Learning useful shortcuts 29
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3 Connecting Additional Equipment 31
Where to connect additional equipment 32
Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone 33
Connecting external stereo speakers 34
Expanding memory 36
Installing internal drives 36
4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 37
Installing application programs 38
Working with several programs at a time 39
Protecting the information on a disk 40
Restoring the information on your hard disk 46
5 Troubleshooting 49
When you have questions 49
When you run into trouble 49
Solutions to common problems 53
Repairing a damaged disk 64
Initializing a hard disk 71
Installing or reinstalling system software 73
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Contents
Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 75
Health-related information about computer use 75
Safety instructions 80
Handling your computer equipment 81
Cleaning your equipment 85
Locking and unlocking the mouse 87
Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card 89
Opening the computer 91
Installing a processor-direct slot (PDS) card 94
Installing a communication card 95
Closing the computer 97
Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard 101
Typing special characters and symbols 103
Special key combinations 104
Index 105
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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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Monitor cable
(sometimes built into the monitor)
Monitor power cord
Computer power cord
Keyboard
Macintosh Performa computerMonitor
Mouse
Keyboard cable
(sometimes built
into the keyboard
as shown here)
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 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 you’re comfortable when using the
computer.
Plugging in the computer
Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket (and before you connect
anything else to your Macintosh), carefully read all the setup instructions in
this chapter. Then, begin by plugging in the computer according to the
instructions that follow. 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 separately from your Macintosh, install
them now. (For instructions, see Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card,”
as well as the documentation that came with the cards.) If you don’t have an
expansion card, 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 may place it on top of your 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 Appendix A for suggestions on
locating your computer equipment.
2Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.
On some monitors, the cord is already attached.
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3Plug in the monitor power cord.
Monitor power cord
Monitor power socket
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 marked with the ™ icon (symbol).
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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.
You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. The way you
connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a
separate cable or a built-in cable.
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
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.
2Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the ◊icon on the back of the
computer.
Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse.
See the information that came with your monitor.
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Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
ADB port
This icon is on both
the cable and the port.
1Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard.
Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with their right hand; most
left-handed people prefer to use their left hand. Plug the mouse into the port
on the side you prefer.
The plug and the port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). Align the
symbols before you insert the plug. (The positions of the port and icon on
your keyboard may be different from those pictured here.)
By the way: A port marked with the ◊ icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus
(ADB) port.
2Plug the keyboard cable (both ends are the same) into the other port on the keyboard.
If you plugged the mouse cable in on the right, for example, plug the keyboard
cable in on the left.
3Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the
computer.
◊
icon on the back of the
Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse.
See the information that came with your monitor.
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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.
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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).
You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up.
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3Check to see what’s on your screen.
Your Launcher
probably has
more items in it
than are shown in
this illustration.
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
Macintosh desktop
m If you see a blinking question mark, you probably 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 5.
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m If you see anything else on your screen, or nothing at all, see the next
section, “Problems Turning Your Computer On?”
Chapter 1
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 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 Macintosh.
m If you want to connect other equipment, such as a printer, to your
computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment.”
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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Chapter 1
Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the
easy-to-use program called the Performa Tutorial. The two-part tutorial
teaches you the basic skills you’ll 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. 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.
2Move the mouse so that the arrow is over the picture labeled “Performa Tutorial.”
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If you don’t see the picture for the Performa Tutorial 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 of commands.
Icons are small pictures
that represent disks,
folders, programs, and
documents. To open
an icon, click the
icon twice quickly.
Windows are boxes
that display text,
graphics, or icons. To
bring a partially
covered window to the
front, click anywhere
in the window.
To move a window,
drag it by the title bar.
To close a window,
click the close box.
To find an answer to
a question, look in the
Guide (
To bring hidden portions of a
window’s contents into view,
click the scroll arrows.
) 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.
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, you choose 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.
K
) menu at the top left of the screen.
You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard.
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.
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2Click Shut Down.
To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key again.
WARNING
Do not turn the computer off by pressing the standby power
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
ntosh
Performa
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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Use the instructions in this
chapter to learn about the help
available to you in the Guide menu.
2
Getting Help
TheGuide menu is your main source of information when you’re working
with your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (
upper-right corner of the screen.
h) in the
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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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Chapter 2
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.
Getting answers with the Index button
1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.
An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window.
Slider
Scroll bar
2Scroll 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.
3Click 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.
To get instructions,
click a question…
…and then click OK.
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