Apple 6300CD, 6200CD User Manual

Macintosh Performa

User’sGuide

Includes setup, troubleshooting, and health-related information for Macintosh Performa 6200CD and 6300CD series computers

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Contents

	Communications regulation information					vi
Preface	Welcome to Macintosh				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 starting up?			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
Expanding memory 33
Connecting to an Ethernet network	33
Installing internal drives 34

4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks		35
Installing application programs	36
Working with several programs at a time		37
Protecting the information on a disk 38
Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessor 39
Using older Macintosh programs	39

5 Using the CD-ROM Drive	41
Inserting a CD-ROM disc	42
Ejecting a CD-ROM disc	43
Types of compact discs you can use 44
Playing audio CDs 45
Working with Photo CDs	46

Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network 48

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6 Troubleshooting	49
When you have questions		49
If you have trouble	49
Solutions to common problems			53
Solutions to CD-ROM problems			65
If your computer’s performance decreases				70
Repairing a damaged disk		71
Initializing a hard disk 77
Installing or reinstalling system software				79

A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips				81
Health-related information about computer use					81
Safety instructions	86
Handling your computer equipment			87
Cleaning your equipment		92
Locking and unlocking the mouse			94

B Installing an Expansion Card		97
Opening the computer	99
Installing an LC-PDS card 101
Installing a communication card		102
Closing the computer	104

C Special Keys on Your Keyboard		107
Typing special characters and symbols		109
Special key combinations 110
Index	111

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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:

mTurn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

mMove the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.

mMove the computer farther away from the television or radio.

mPlug 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: Interference 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 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.

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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 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 either on the computer or on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. (Note that the label on your computer may look slightly different from the label pictured below.) A service warning label is on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer.

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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 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. The † 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 the art in microprocessor design.

Your new Power 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

† microprocessor. You’ll find † microprocessor–compatible programs at any software store that carries products for the Macintosh computer.

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Monitor

(You may have a different monitor than shown.)

Keyboard cable

(permanently attached to the keyboard)

Keyboard

Microphone (optional)

Monitor cable

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Monitor power cord

Macintosh Performa computer

Mouse

Computer power cord

Follow the instructions in this

chapter to set up your computer

and learn the basics.

1 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.

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:

1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power cord socket (marked with the symbol ) on the back of the computer.

2Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.

Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access.

Power cord plug

Power cord socket

Standby power button

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, you may want to 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, 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.

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2Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.

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.

Monitor power socket

Monitor power cord

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Connecting the monitor cable

After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port.

To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps:

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).

™ Monitor port

Monitor cable

If your monitor has a microphone or speakers, you may need to connect additional cables. See the documentation that came with the monitor.

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Connecting the mouse and keyboard

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.

Plug the mouse 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.

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2Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the icon on the back of the computer.

VADB port

Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse. See the information that came with your monitor.

3 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.

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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:

1Turn on the monitor.

See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power button.

2Turn 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 ( ).

You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up.

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3Check to see what’s on your screen.

m You will see a welcome screen that gives you a choice about what to do next. If you’re new to the Macintosh or would like to review some of the basics, you’ll want to go through the Performa Tutorial, a program that teaches how to use your computer. Press the Return key on your keyboard to go to the tutorial. If you already know how to use your Macintosh and you don’t want to use the tutorial, you can leave the welcome screen

(by clicking Go To Desktop) and go to the Macintosh desktop.

m When 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 Macintosh desktop than are shown in

this illustration.

mIf your screen doesn’t have anything on it, see the next section, “Problems Starting Up?”

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Problems starting up?

If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem:

mIs the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip plugged in and turned on?

mIs 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 ®).

mAre 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.)

mIs the monitor power cord plugged in?

mIs the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the monitor.)

mIs the monitor cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer?

mIs the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly? (On Apple 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” in Chapter 6.

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What’s next?

Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continue with one of the following steps:

mIf you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.”

mIf 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.

mIf you want to connect other equipment, such as a printer, to your computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment.”

mIf you want to install application software on your computer, see Chapter 4 of this book for information on setting up your programs and managing memory. You’ll need this information to properly set up software programs specifically designed for computers with PowerPC microprocessors.

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 easy- to-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 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.

2 Move the mouse so that the arrow (8) is over the picture labeled “Performa Tutorial.”

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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 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.

Windows are boxes that display text, graphics, or icons. To bring a partially covered window to the front, click anywhere in the window.

The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms you learned from the tutorial.

To move a window,	To find an answer to
	a question, look in the
drag it by the title bar.	Guide (h) menu.

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 bring hidden portions of a
To close a window,
click the close box.						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.

The computer is now off. To turn the computer back on, you can 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 (K) menu at the top left of the screen.

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.

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Where to find answers

When you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are several places you can look for answers.

MacintoshPerforma

User’sGuide

In this book

Use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it, or to find solutions to problems with your equipment.

In the Guide menu

The Guide menu (marked with the h icon) is your main source of information about the Macintosh. To learn how to get different kinds of help from the Guide menu, see Chapter 2 in this book.

In other manuals

For answers to questions about other equipment or about application programs you have purchased, see the manuals that came with the equipment or programs.

In documents in the Apple Extras folder

The Apple Extras folder (in your System Folder) on your hard disk contains 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 see phone numbers for software publishers.)

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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

The Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re working with your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (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.

2 Pull 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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3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.

Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:

mTopics lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of contents in a book.

mIndex lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects; it is like the index in a book.

mLook 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

1In 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.

If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window, click here.

Click here to see the next step (if there is one).

4Read 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.

5When 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.

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