Apple Power Macintosh 8500-150, Power Macintosh 8500 User Manual

Follow the instructions in this

chapter to set up your computer

and learn the basics.

Getting Started

The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it. (Note that your monitor and keyboard may look slightly different depending on what you purchased.)

Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. (Your computer was designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space, but it can also be placed on any stable, flat surface.)

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.

Monitor

Macintosh computer

Keyboard cable

(sometimes built

into the keyboard

as shown here)

Mouse

Apple PlainTalk Microphone (optional)

Computer power cord

Keyboard

Monitor cable

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Monitor power cord

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Pluggin g in the computer

Power cord plug

Power cord socket

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. When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:

1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power 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.

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

power cord. Make 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.

The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the

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Installing a n expansion card

If you purchased an expansion card for your Macintosh, install it now. (See Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card,” for instructions.)

If you don’t have to install an expansion card, go on to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.”

Connectin g a monitor

You can connect many types of monitors (often called displays) to your Macintosh computer, including most standard monitors. See the

Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list. This section contains instructions on connecting most types of monitors. If

you are connecting a monitor from a manufacturer other than Apple, also refer to the instructions that came with the monitor.

Connecting the monitor power c or d

Monitors have two cords to connect: a power cord and a monitor cable. To connect the monitor power cord, follow these steps:

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1Place the monitor next to the computer.

Keep these considerations in mind:

m Allow a few inches for air circulation around 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.

For further suggestions about locating your computer equipment, consult “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A (in the section on health-related information).

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2Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.

Monitor power cordMonitor power socket

On some monitors, the cord is already attached.

3Plug in the monitor power cord.

Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer.

Some monitor power cords must be connected to a grounded electrical outlet, not to the computer. Check the information that came with the monitor.

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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 co mputer’s monitor port.

To c onnect the monitor cable, follow these steps:

1Attach the monitor cable to the monitor.

On some monitors, the cable is already attached.

2Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back panel of the computer.

See the information that came with the monitor to use its special features.

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Connectin g the mous e 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 cable 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 aport 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 icon

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. (Th e 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.

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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

the computer.

◊

icon on the back of

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

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

To t urn on the computer for the first time, follow these steps:

1 Turn on your monitor.

See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power switch. On Apple monitors, the power switch is located on the front of the unit.

By the way: When the monitor is plugged into the computer, you only need to tur n on the monitor once. From now on, the monitor will turn off automatically when you shut down the computer, and it will turn on automatically when you start up the computer. (If the monitor is not plugged into the computer, it must be turned on separately each time you turn on the computer.)

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2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard or pressing the

power button on the front panel of the computer.

The Power key is marked with a triangle. Its location depends on which keyboard you have.

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

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3Check to see what’s on your screen.

Yo u’ ll see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed by the Energy Saver dialog box.

m If you’re a beginning Macintosh user, press the Return key. m If you’re an experienced Macintosh user, you may want to set your energy-

saving options now (refer to the information about saving energy in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu, and “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.

Hard disk icon

Macintosh desktop

Skip now to “What’s Next?”

m If you see a blinking question mark, see “Solutions to Common Problems”

in Chapter 6.

m If you see anything else on your screen, or if you see nothing at all, see the

section “Problems Turning Your Computer On?” next in this chapter.

Note: To save en ergy, your computer is automatically set to put itself to sleep if you haven’t used it for 30 minutes or more (the screen dims). If your computer attempts to go to sleep while you’re setting it up, simply press a key on the keyboard to “wake it up.”

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Prob lems turning you r 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? T he power-on light on the front panel of the

computer should be on. If it isn’t on, press the power button, also on the front panel.

m Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t connect or

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 cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer? m Is the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the

monitor.)

m Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly? (On most

monitors, the brightness control is marked with the symbol ¤.)

m Is the computer asleep? (Press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer.

It may take a moment or two for the computer to wake up.)

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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 learned the basic Macintosh skills, turn to the section, “Savi ng En ergy 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, turn to the section “Saving

Energy With the 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 lear n about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Macintosh.

m If you wa nt to connect additional equipment, such as a microphone, to your

computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for instructions.

m If you wa nt 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 software programs specifically designed for Power Macintosh computers.

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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.

Learning the basics

Mouse button

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’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. 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.

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 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 ar row 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 menu) appears. This 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 welcoming 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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Reviewing the basics

You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer.

Menus

Icons

Window

The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. T he symbols and words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press the mouse button.

Guide menu

To find an answer to a question,

look in the Guide (

) menu.

Application 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).

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Icons

Icons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents and folders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains.

This icon represents your computer’s internal hard disk.

Icons like this one represent application programs, which you use to create documents and do other work.

Icons like this one represent documents, which you can create and edit.

Icons like this represent folders. A folder contains other icons.

To throw away an item you no longer want, drag it to the Trash icon and choose Empty Trash from the Special menu.

Windows

Windows are boxes that display text, graphics, or icons. To change the shape or position of a window, or to close the window, use the elements shown here.

To bring a partially

covered window

to the front, click

anywhere in it.

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Close box

To close a window, click the close box.

Title bar

To move a window, drag it by the middle of the title bar (anywhere in the bar except the small boxes).

Scroll arrow

To bring hidden portions of a window’s contents into view, click one of the four scroll arrows.

Size box

To change the shape or size of a window, drag the size box.

Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel

When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Your Power Maci ntosh contains features that automatically save energy. You can increase the energy savings by using the Energy Saver control panel to turn your computer off if you won’t be using it for a while—for example, overnight or over the weekend.

The Energy Saver dialog box (shown in step 3 of “Turni ng the Computer On” earlier in this chapter) appears every time you start your computer until you open the Energy Saver control panel. Once you you open the control panel, you can keep the pre-set options shown there, or set your own energy-saving options. If you do not want to set your energy-saving options when the Energy Saver dialog box is displayed, you can click Close Message or press Return (the Energy Saver dialog box continues to appear when you start your computer).

Setting energy-saving options

You can get to the Energy Saver control panel by clicking Specify Settings in the En ergy Saver dialog box that appears when you start your computer or by choosing Control Pa n els in the Apple (K) menu.

The Energy Saver control panel displays the options you can accept or change. To learn more about the Energy Saver control panel, see the information on saving energy in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Putting your computer to sleep

Your Power Macintosh is pre-set to put itself to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. When your computer goes to sleep, the screen dims to save energy and to prevent images from “burning” into the screen. You do not lose any of the information you were working on even if you did not save it before the computer went to sleep.

To put your computer to sleep immediately, press the Power key on the keyboard or choose the Sleep command from the Special menu. You can set sleep options using the Energy Saver control panel, available under Control Panels in the Apple (K) menu.

Waking yo ur computer from sleep

To wa ke th e co mputer from sleep, press a key on the keyboard. (It may take a moment or two for the computer to awaken.) The documents and application programs you had open when the computer went into sleep are still open and unsaved changes are preserved.

Accessing a sleeping computer over a network

If your computer is being used as a server, other users can still access it over a network while it is asleep. (The network connection does not have to be esta b lishe d before the computer goes to sleep.) You can set server options in the Energy Saver control panel.

Scheduling automatic startup and shutdown

You can set your computer to start up and shut down at specified times using the En ergy Saver control panel. To learn more about the E nergy Saver control panel, see the information on saving energy in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Turning the computer off

Using th e Power key

To t urn t he computer off using the Power key on the keyboard, follow these instructions:

1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any other key on the keyboard except

Caps Lock) to wake it.

For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh see “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” earlier in this chapter.

2Press and hold the Power key on the keyboard for about 2 seconds.

The following dialog box appears on the screen:

3Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).

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Using th e Shut Down command

You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the Special menu. Follow these steps:

1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps

Lock) to wake it.

2Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen.

If the word “Special” does not appear in the menu bar at the top of the screen, you’re not working in the Finder, the program you need to be in when you shut down your computer. Choose Finder from the Application menu (at the far right of the menu bar). Then try step 2 again.

3With the tip of the arrow on the word Special, press and hold down the mouse button. 4While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “Shut Down” are

highlighted, then release the button.

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Trou ble? If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Power key on the keyboard or choosing Shut Down—for example, if the computer “freezes” so that the pointer does not respond to the mouse—you can turn off the co mputer by pressing the power button on the front of the computer. Use this method only if you cannot choose Shut Down or Restart (when you press the Power key on the keyboard, or when you open the Special menu).

IMPORTANT

You could lose unsaved work if you use the power button on the front of the computer to turn off your computer. Only use the power button whe n there is a problem that prevents the computer from being turned off with the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command. To make sure your work is saved, use the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command.

To t urn t he computer on again, just press the Power key on the keyboard.

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Whe re to fin d answer s

User’s ManualUser’s Manual

Power MacintoshPower Mac

osh

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.

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.

In the About Apple Extras file

The Apple Extras folder on your hard disk contains a SimpleText document called About Apple Extras (often called a “Read Me” file) with important information about some of the application programs included with your computer. Read Me files can also be found inside application folders.

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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If you have problems with a particular application program, contact the manufacturer of the program. Refer to the section “Obtaining Updated Apple Software,” in Chapter 6 for information about getting updated Apple software. Refer to “Ask Apple Online Technical Support” in the same section of Chapter 6 for information about getting answers to your computer questions using e World.

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Use the instructions in this

chapter to learn about the help

available to you in the Guide menu.

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

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 (h) 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

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 wi ndow gets in your way, you can move it by dragging its title ba r (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:

Topics

lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of

contents in a book.

Index

lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects; it

is like the index in a book.

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,” at the end of this section.

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 “Customizing Your Computer” in the list of topics.

3Click the question “How do I set the time and date?” and then click OK. Or double-click

If you want to

return to the main

Macintosh Guide

window, click this

Topics button. (On

some computers, it

says “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.

the question.

A small window appears with instructions for you to follow.

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

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4 Read and follow the instructions in this window.

Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selected. When you have completed each step, click the right arrow in the lower-right corner to see the next step.

5When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics (or

corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window.

) button in the lower-left

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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4Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Or

If you want to

return to the main

Macintosh Guide

window, click this

Topics button. (On

some computers, it

says “Topics.”)

5 Read and follow the instructions in the window.

double-click the question.

A small window appears with instructions for you to follow.

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.

6When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics (or

) button in the lower-left

corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window.

Now continue with the next section.

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1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button.

To activate the text

box, click here. Type a word or

phrase

…and then click here.

2Click the arrow button to activate the text box. 3Type “trash” in the text box and then click Search.

Getting answers with the Look For button

A small box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text.

When you click Search, a list of questions related to the word or phrase you typed appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window.

To get instructions, click a question…

…and then click OK.

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4Click the question “How do I turn off the Empty Trash warning?” and then click OK. Or

If you want to close

Macintosh Guide,

click here.

5 Read and follow the instructions in the window.

6When you have completed all the steps, click the close box in the upper-left corner to

double-click the question.

A small window appears with instructions for you to follow.

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 display the next step.

close Macintosh Guide.

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Tips for using Macintosh Guide

Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:

m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder—the

desktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files. (Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu, however.) If you don’t see Macintosh Guide in the Guide menu, pull down the Application menu (to the right of the Guide menu) and choose Finder.

m Foll ow the steps when you’re instructed to; don’t skip ahead or read

ahead. That way the computer can check to make sure you’ve done a step correctly.

m Unlike most windows, the Macintosh Guide window stays in front of

other windows on the screen so that your instructions are never covered. If you need to move the Guide window out of the way, drag it by the title bar at the top of the window.

You can also move the window out of the way by clicking the zoom box. Click the box once to shrink the window; click it a second time to expand the window to its original size.

m If you need more information about an instruction or a term, click the

button labeled “Huh?” to get further explanation. (The “Huh?” button is dimmed when no additional information is available.)

m If you wa nt to return to the main Macintosh Guide window, click the

Topics (or h) button in the lower-left corner of the Guide window.

m When you’re finished using Macintosh Guide, click the close box in

the upper-left corner of the window.

Close box

Topics button (On some computers, it says “Topics.”)

Title bar

Zoom box

Right arrow

“Huh?” button

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Identifying objects on the screen

Sometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself, “What’s that?” You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known as Balloon Help.

Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items on the Macintosh screen in balloons like those you see in comic strips.

Follow these steps to use Balloon Help:

1Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the

2Point to any object on the screen that you want to identify.

icon) and choose Show Balloons.

A balloon appears next to the object. In the following illustration, for example, pointing to the Trash displays a balloon that explains how to use the Trash to throw items away.

Although balloons appear next to items when you point to them, the way you work does not change; you can still select icons, choose commands, and so on.

3When you’re finished using Balloon Help, choose Hide Balloons from the Guide menu.

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Learning useful shor tcuts

You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it.

Foll ow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts:

1Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the

2Click one of the category buttons.

If you want to

close the window,

click here.

Click the Topics

button to return to the

main Macintosh

Shortcuts window for

more categories.

(On some computers,

it says “Topics.”)

icon) and choose Shortcuts.

The main Macintosh Shortcuts window app ears.

Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category.

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

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3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.

Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one).

4When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category, click the Topics (or

) button in the lower-left corner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window. Or click the close box in the upper-left corner to close the window.

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Read this chapter for information on

expanding your computer system

with additional hardware.

Connecting Additional Equipment

Your computer at a glance

The illustration on the next page shows a basic Power Macintosh system, ready to use. (Remember that your monitor and keyboard may appear slightly different from the ones pictured here, depending on what you purchased.)

You can also expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it. The illustration of your Power Macintosh system shows where equipment should be connected to your Macintosh.

For instructions on connecting audio equipment or SCSI devices, refer to the next two sections of this chapter. For instructions on connecting other equipment, such as a CD-ROM drive, see the manual that came with the equipment.

IMPORTANT

and does not exceed the maximum power allowance for that device. If it is a SCSI or ADB device, make sure to turn off your computer before connecting the device. For further information, consult your Apple-authorized dealer, the manufacturer of the component you want to add, or the booklet that came with your computer.

Make sure each device you add is compatible with your computer

Tec h n ical Information

Monitor

Microphone

(optional)

Keyboard Mouse

CD-ROM drive

(optional)

Speaker

Floppy disk drive

Hard disk drive

(internal)

Power-on light

A green light

indicates that the

computer is on.

Power button

CD-ROM drive

Open/Close button

Power key

Use this key to turn your computer on and off.

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Your computer’s ports and connectors

SCSI port

Ethernet port (AAUI)

Ethernet port (10BASE-T)

Modem port (GeoPort)

Printer port (GeoPort)

Sound input port

Sound output port

S-video ports (IN and OUT) cameras, or other video equipment that uses an S-video

æÆ

Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as external hard disk drives and scanners.

Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network using an adapter.

Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed 10BASE-T Ethernet network.

Connects an external modem, GeoPort Adapter, or LocalTalk cable to your Macintosh.

[

Connects your Macintosh to a printer, LocalTalk network or GeoPort Adapter.

≈

Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input equipment.

Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers, or other audio output equipment.

Connects your Macintosh to VCRs, laserdisc players, video connector.

Monitor port

Monitor power socket

Monitor port

SCSI port

Ethernet port (AAUI)

Sound output port

Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port

Sound input port

Power socket

Security lock ports

Modem port (GeoPort)

Printer port (GeoPort)

Ethernet port (10BASE-T)

[

™

S-video ports (IN and OUT)

æÆ

Composite video ports (IN and OUT)

˜Â

≤

≈

Audio input ports (left & right)

Access covers for expansion slots (3)

Audio output ports (left & right)

Apple desktop bus (ADB) port keyboard or a trackball.

Audio input ports (left & right) of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks.

Audio output ports (left & right) video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks.

Access covers for Your Macintosh supports up to three Peripheral Component expansion slots (3) Interconnect (PCI) cards.

Security lock ports

Composite video ports (IN and OUT) video cameras, and other video equipment.

™

˜Â

Connects a monitor to your Macintosh. Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such as a

Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio output ports

Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio input ports of

You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh. See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer.

Connects your Macintosh to most VCRs, laserdisc players,

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About your computer’s A /V panel

S-video input port

Connects your Macintosh to the S-video Out port of VCRs, laserdisc players, video cameras, or other video input equipment that uses an S-video connector

S-video output port

Connects your Macintosh to the S-video In port of VCRs, or other video recording or video display equipment that uses an S-video connector

Composite video input port

Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type Video Out port of most VCRs, laserdisc players, video cameras, and other video input equipment

Composite video output port

Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type Video In port of most VCRs, or other video recording or video display equipment

Audio input ports (left & right)

Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio Out ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

Audio output ports (left & right)

Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio In ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

The back of your computer has an A/V panel with ports that allow you to connect a variety of audio and video input and output devices.

Connecting audio equipm ent

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Your Macintosh can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. You can listen to or reproduce stereo sound by connecting audio equipment to the sound input and output ports on the computer. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive, you can also use your computer to play and record sound from audio compact discs (CDs).

For information on using Macintosh system software to choose audio input and output options, record an alert sound, or play audio CDs, see the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

About your computer’s sound ports

Extended miniplugStereo miniplug

Sound input port

Sound output port

Thesound input port is marked with an icon of a microphone. The sound output port is marked with an icon of a speaker.

The computer’s sound ports accept these 3.5 mm connectors:

The smaller connector (a “stereo mi niplug”) is found most often on stereo equipment. The slightly longer connector is found on the Apple PlainTalk Microphone and other voice quality microphones. If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

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Your computer also has ports that accept left and right audio input and output

RCA RCA

Stereo miniplug

RCA

RCA-type plug

through RCA-type connectors. These connectors are found on devices like VCRs and tape decks. (See the previous section, “About Your Computer’s A/V Panel,” for more information on the types of equipment you can attach to these ports.)

Connecting most audio equipment

To play or record sound with your Macintosh, you can attach a microphone, amplifier, tape recorder, headphones, or a pair of speakers. (When you have headphones connected, you don’t hear beeps or other computer noises through the built-in speaker.)

For specific instructions on connecting a microphone, skip to the next section, “Connecting and Positioning a Microphone.” For specific instructions on connecting speakers, see “Connecting External Stereo Speakers” later in this chapter.

Foll ow these steps to connect most audio equipment to the Macintosh:

1Make sure that the audio equipment has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector or two

RCA-type connectors.

2Place the audio equipment near the Macintosh.

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3Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the audio equipment.

Apple PlainTalk Microphone

4Attach the cable to the audio equipment and to the appropriate sound or audio port on

the Macintosh.

To h ear or record incoming sound on the computer using a cable with a stereo miniplug, connect the audio equipment to the sound input port (X). If you’re using a cabl e with two RCA-type connectors, connect the audio equipment to the right and left audio input ports (-) on the A/V pa nel, described in “About Your Computer’s A/V Panel” earlier in this chapter.

To record the sound produced by the computer or play that sound through external speakers using a cable with a stereo miniplug, connect the audio equipment to the sound output port (-) described in “About Your Computer’s Sound Ports” earlier in this section. If you’re using a cable with two RCA -ty pe connectors, connect the audio equipment to the right and left audio output ports (-) on the A/V panel, described in “About Your Computer’s A/V Panel” earlier in this chapter.

5 Turn on the computer and the audio equipment.

Yo u’re now ready to begin listening to and working with sound. For more information on working with sound, see the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h)menu.

Connecting and positioning a microphone

With appropriate software, you can use the Apple PlainTalk Microphone that comes with some Macintosh computers (or a compatible line-level microphone) to give spoken commands to your Macintosh and to record your voice or other sounds.

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Do not use the round omnidirectional microphone supplied with some other Macintosh models.

Follow these steps to connect and position the microphone:

1Shut down the Macintosh. 2Plug the microphone’s connector into the sound input port (X) on the back of the

computer.

3Place the microphone at the top center of the monitor, so that the microphone’s

Apple (K) icon is facing you.

If you can’t place the microphone on top of the monitor, position the microphone according to these guidelines:

m The microphone should be between 1 and 3 feet away from you. m The microphone should be directly in front of you to minimize the

effect of background noises.

4 Turn on the computer.

Yo u’re now ready to begin using your microphone. To i n sta ll software that enables you to give spoken commands to the

computer, get computer-voice feedback to your spoken commands, and have the computer read text to you, see Chapter 4.

For further instructions on how to use speech software, see the “Speech” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Connecting external stere o spe aker s

Audio In port

Sound output

port

Externally

powered speakers

You can take adva ntage of your computer’s stereo sound output by attaching externally powered (amplified) speakers.

1 Assemble the speakers and the cable you need.

You need a cable with stereo miniplugs at each end to connect one or both speakers to the computer. (Some speakers require a dual-plug adapter. Others, like those shown in the next illustration, accept a single stereo miniplug and are join ed by standard speaker wires.) You can also use a cable with RCA-style connectors.

2 Turn off the Macintosh. 3Plug a stereo miniplug into the sound output port (-) on the Macintosh.

If you’re using a cable with RCA-style connectors, you should plug them into the left and right audio output ports on the A/V panel instead.

4Plug a stereo miniplug into the Audio In port on one of the speakers.

If the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs.

5Connect the speakers together with speaker wires, if necessary.

Your finished connections should look something like this:

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6 Turn on the computer.

Now you hear the computer’s sound through the external speakers. (You may also need to set options in the control panel for sound settings in order to hear sound through your speakers. Refer to the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu for more information.)

Note: To control the volume of your external speakers, use the Sound & Displays control panel to control volume and to set other options for playing sound through the external speakers. If you are playing an audio CD, you may also need to adjust the volume control in the program you’re using to play CDs.

Connecting video equipment

You can connect video equipment to your Power Macintosh so that you can display, edit, and store video images on the computer. You can also view or record the computer’s images on a television or videocassette recorder (VCR).

In this section you will learn to m connect video equipment for input, so that you can view video on your

monitor, capture single video images, or save digitized video in files

m connect video equipment for output, so that you can display or record

images or sound from the computer

Your Power Macintosh can display a nd use video images from a variety of sources. To view video on your monitor, you connect video equipment to the video input port on the computer. To display or record the computer’s output on videotape, you connect video equipment to the video output port.

Your Macintosh can work with two major video formats:

m S-video m composite video

S-video is a high-quality video format used by many video cameras and VCRs. Most televisions, most VCRs, and laserdisc players use the composite format. To find out which format your equipment uses, check the manual that came with your equipment.

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S-video connectors

RCA-type plug

S-video connector

TheS-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output port.

IMPORTANT

The S-video connector resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the connectors; they’re not interchangeable.

Composite video connectors

Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. Th e cables for these devices have RCA-type connectors (plugs).

Connect the RCA connectors to the appropriate composite video por t (input or output) on the A/V panel on the back of your computer.

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Connecting video equipment for input to the computer

RCA RCA

S-video

When you connect video equipment to the Power Macintosh, you can view video on the computer, capture video images, and hear the sound from the video equipment through the computer’s speaker. Th e instructions that follow are for connecting a stereo VCR and video camera, but you can use them as a model for connecting your computer to any video equipment.

Connecting a VCR or video camera for input

Before you start, do the following: m Make sure that the VCR or camera has either a composite video

(RCA-type) port or a n S-video port.

m Place the VCR or camera near the Macintosh. m Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR or camera.

Then follow these steps:

1 Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR or camera to the Macintosh.

Depending on what kind of ports your VCR or camera has, you’ll need different cables (available at an electronics supply store).

m If your equipment has an S-video port, you’ll need the following cables:

Video cable with S-video connectors at each end.

Audio cable with dual RCA connectors (plugs) at each end.

m If your equipment has a composite video port (for an RCA-type port),

you’ll need an all-in-on e cable (three joined cables—one video and two audio) with RCA-type connectors at each end. (The red connector is for the right audio port, the white connector is for the left audio port, and the yellow connector is for composite video.)

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2Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out port on the VCR or camera.

S-video input

port

S-video Out

port

S-video cable

VCR

Audio input

ports

(left and right)

Audio Out ports

(left and right)

Dual RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

Foll ow the directions that came with the VCR or camera.

3Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video input port (æ) or the

composite video input port (˜) on the Macintosh.

If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, realign it and try agai n. Don’t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.

4Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right Audio Out ports on

the VCR or camera.

5Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right audio input ports (

)

on the computer.

The following illustrations show S-video connections and composite video connections for both a VCR and a camera. Your finished connections should look like one of the following:

S-video connection for input from a VCR

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Composite video connection for input from a VCR

S-video input

port

S-video Out port

S-video cable

Audio input ports (left and right)

Audio Out ports

(left and right)

Dual RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

Composite video

input port

Audio input

ports

(left and right)

Triple RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

VCR

Video Out

port

Audio Out ports

(left and right)

S-video connection for input from a camera

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Composite video connection for input from a camera

Composite video

input port

Video Out port Audio Out ports

(left and right)

Triple RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

Audio input

ports

(left and right)

6 Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera.

You can now begin working with the video equipment connected to your Macintosh. For instructions on how to view video images, capture frames, and use video in other ways, see the “Video” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Connecting video equipment for output from the computer

RCA RCA

S-video

You can deliver and record a sophisticated presentation by combining the video and sound capabilities of your Macintosh. The steps that follow explain how to set up equipment for recording the computer’s output on videotape.

Before you start, do the following: m Make sure that the VCR has either a composite video (RCA-type) port or

an S-video port.

m Place the VCR near the Macintosh. m Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.

Then follow these steps:

1 Assemble the VCR and cables you need.

Depending on what kind of ports your VCR has, you’ll need different cables (available at an electronics supply store).

m If your equipment has S-video ports, you’ll need the following cables:

Video cable with S-video connectors at each end

Audio cable with dual RCA connectors (plugs) at both ends.

m If your equipment has a composite video (RCA-type) port, you’ll need

an all-in-one cable (three joined cables—one video and two audio) with RCA-type connectors at each end. (The red connector is for the right audio port, the white connector is for the left audio port, and the yellow connector is for composite video.)

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2Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR.

S-video output

port

Audio output

ports

(left and right)

S-video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

Dual RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

VCR

ﬁ

S-video cable

Foll ow the directions that came with the VCR.

3Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video output port (Æ) or the

composite video output port (Â) on the Macintosh.

If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, realign it and try agai n. Don’t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.

4Plug the dual RCA plugs on the audio cable into the left and right Audio In ports on

the VCR.

5Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right audio input ports (-)

on the Macintosh.

Depending on whether your equipment has S-video or composite video (RCA-type) ports, your finished connections should look like one of the following:

S-video connection for output from the computer

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Composite video connection for output from the computer

Composite video

output port

Audio output

ports

(left and right)

Video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

Triple RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

VCR

6 Turn on the computer and the VCR. 7Select “line input” on your VCR.

See the manual that came with your VCR for instructions on how to select the lin e input source.

For further instructions on how to record the computer’s output on videotape and add voice annotation, see the “Video” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Using a television as a monitor

Composite video

output port

Audio output

ports

(left and right)

Video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

Triple RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

S-video output

port

Audio output

ports

(left and right)

Dual RCA-plug cable (available at most electronics supply stores)

ﬁ

S-video cable

S-video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

You can connect a television directly to the computer’s S-video or composite video output port and display the computer’s images on the television. This capability is especially useful if you’re using your Macintosh to give a presentation and you have access to a large-screen television.

Depending on the type of connectors your equipment has (S-video or composite video), your connection should look similar to one of the following:

Television used as a monitor with an S-video connection

Television used as a monitor with a composite video connection

Continue reading this section if you have less than 4 MB V. For further instructions on using a television as a monitor, see the “Video”

topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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IMPORTANT

You can use a television as a monitor on any model of Power Macintosh 8500. Some models, however, cannot display the desktop simultaneously on both a television and a computer monitor plugged into the computer’s monitor port. If your computer is equipped with 4 megabytes (MB) of video random access memory (VRAM), you can view the desktop on both the monitor and the television. If your computer is equipped with 2 MB of VRAM, you can switch between the monitor and television, but you can’t view the desktop on both at the same time.

For information on installing more VRAM, see the technical information booklet that came with your computer.

If your computer has 2 MB of VRAM, the following tips will help you use a television as a monitor.

m If you wa nt to use a television as the only monitor attached to your

computer (that is, if you have nothing attached to the computer’s monitor port), plug the television into either the composite video output port or the S-video output port, as shown in the illustrations earlier in this section. (Be sure that the computer is turned off before you plug the television into the appropriate port.) Turn on the television and then start up the computer. The desktop appears on the television.

m If you have both a television and a monitor attached to your computer, the

desktop appears on the monitor and the television is dimmed or black. To switch to the television, shut down and turn off the computer and then unplug the monitor from the computer’s monitor port. Start up the computer. The desktop now appears on the television screen.

m If you have been using a television as your only monitor, and you want to

add a monitor, shut down and turn off the computer and then plug the monitor into the computer’s monitor port. (For more detailed instructions, see Chapter 1 of this manual.) Start up the computer. The desktop now appears on the monitor; the television screen is dimmed or black.

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Connecting external S CSI devices

SCSI port

SCSI icon

Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-zee”). The SCSI port per mits high-speed communication between the computer and the device. The SCSI icon appears above the port on the computer’s back panel.

You can connect SCSI devices to the SCSI port in a chain. The first device in the chain plugs into the SCSI port; the second device plugs into the first device, and so on. SCSI devices commonly used with the Macintosh include hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, some printers, and tape or cartridge backup drives.

You can attach up to seven external SCSI devices to the SCSI port. However, if you have a second internal hard disk connected to this SCSI chain you can attach only six external SCSI devices to the port. All SCSI devices connected to th i s chain must have their own unique ID number.

Note: In addition to the external SCSI port, your computer has a second, internal SCSI connection. The internal hard disk drive that came with the computer is connected to this internal SCSI interface. If your computer came with a CD-ROM drive, it is also attached to the internal SCSI interface. An authorized Apple dealer or service provider can attach additional devices to the internal SCSI interface. For more information about the SCSI interfaces, see the Tech n ical Information booklet that came with your computer.

All devices on the same SCSI chain must have unique ID numbers, but devices on different SCSI chains may use the same SCSI ID number. (For example, you could have a CD-ROM drive with ID number 3 connected to the internal SCSI chain and a tape drive with ID number 3 connected to the external SCSI cha in.)

IMPORTANT

“Before You Connect a Device” a nd “Connecting a SCSI Device,” both later in this chapter, contain general instructions for attaching SCSI devices to your computer. Be sure also to follow the specific instructions that came with your external hard disk drive or other SCSI device when connecting the device to your Macintosh.

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Before you connect a device

SCSI peripheral interface cable

SCSI system cable

Before you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh, be sure to complete these t asks:

m Make sure each SCSI device connected to your Macintosh has its own,

unique ID number from 0 to 6 (or from 1 to 6 if you have a second internal hard disk connected to the external SCSI chain). See the instr uctions that came wi th each SCSI device for information on checking and setting its SCSI ID number.

IMPORTANT

If you use two or more devices attached to the same SCSI interface with the same ID number, your equipment could malfunction and you could lose data as a result.

m Make sure you have the appropriate cable for attaching the SCSI device to

your Macintosh. If the device is the first or only one you’re connecting, use a SCSI system

cable to c onn ect it to the computer’s SCSI port:

If the device is not the first one, use a SCSI peripheral interface cable to connect it to the last device in the chain:

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IMPORTANT

SCSI terminator

The total length of the cables in a SCSI chain should not exceed 6 meters (20 feet). SCSI cables must have a 110-ohm impedance. For best results, use SCSI cables manufactured by Apple Computer.

m Make sure that the last (or only) device in the SCSI chain has a terminator.

Make sure that no other external SCSI device has a terminator. To ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be at

each end of a SCSI chain. Your internal hard disk, which is the first device in the chain, has a built-in terminator.

Some external SCSI devices from manufacturers other than Apple have built-in terminators. (Check the information that came with the device.) If the device at the end of the SCSI chain does not have a built-in terminator, you need to attach an external terminator.

If your SCSI device has a built-in terminator, you may choose to use it as your first or last device in the chain, or you may have your Apple-authorized service provider remove any extra built-in terminators. You can attach or remove external terminators yourself.

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Connecting a SCSI device

Use th e se general instructions in conjunction with the instructions that came with your SCSI device:

1 Turn off your Macintosh. 2Make sure the SCSI device is switched off.

WARNING

Do not connect or disconnect any device while the device or your Macintosh is turned on. Doing so could damage the device, your computer, or both.

3 Use a SCSI cable to connect the device either to the computer’s SCSI port or to the last

SCSI device already in the chain.

4 Turn on all devices in your SCSI chain.

IMPORTANT

Always turn on any external SCSI devices connected to your Macintosh before turning on the computer itself. Otherwise, your computer won’t be able to recognize that the SCSI devices are connected to it and your computer may not be able to start.

5Install any necessary device drivers (software that makes a device work with your

computer).

Drivers needed for a SCSI device usually come on a floppy disk with the device. (If no drivers come with the device, contact the device manufacturer.)

Note: If you experience problems after connecting a SCSI device, see the troubleshooting information in Chapter 6 for possible solutions.

Expanding memory

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The random-access memory (RAM) in your computer can be expanded. Installing additional RAM adds more memory chips to your computer and expands its capabilities. The Te chnic a l Info r m a t i o n booklet that came with your computer describes how much additional memory can be installed in your Power Macintosh.

Memory for your computer is provided in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Adding dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) DIMMs increases your computer’s memory. The DIMMs must be the correct type for your computer, and can be i nstalled one-at-a-time. For best performance, however, the DIMMs should be installed in pairs of the same size into paired slots in your computer. Installing a cache DIMM can also increase your computer’s performance. The memory used to display images on the screen (called video RAM, or VRAM) can also be expanded by installing DIMMs.

WARNING

only an Apple-certified technician install additional DIMMs. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for service. If you attempt to install additional DIMMs yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer. See an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question.

It is very important that the DIMMs be correctly installed in your Power Macintosh, because incorrect installation can result in errors, unpredictable results, and damage to your equipment and data.

Installing inter nal drives

Your Macintosh can hold up to four internal storage devices. Possible configurations could include a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, and two hard disk drives (several capacities are available) or a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, a removable cartridge drive, and a digital audiotape (DAT) drive. Depending on the configuration you purchased, these drives may already be installed. If you want to add an internal drive to your Macintosh, see your Apple-authorized dealer. For more information about internal drives, see the Tech n ical Information booklet that came with your Macintosh.

To avoid damage to your computer, Apple recommends that

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Connectin g network cables

Your Macintosh can be connected to a high-speed Ethernet n etwork via an AAUI Ethernet connector or a high-speed 10BASE-T Ethern et connector. You can also connect to a LocalTalk network.

It is possible to be physically connected to more than one kind of network at the same time, but you can use only one of your connections at one time. If both 10BASE-T and AAUI networks are connected, your Macintosh automatically uses the 10BASE-T connection. If 10BASE-T and LocalTal k are connected, your Macintosh uses the 10BASE-T connection. If AAU I and LocalTalk are connected, your Macintosh uses the AAUI connection.

About Macintosh networking

Your Power Macintosh can connect to a network that consists of as few as two computers or as many as thousands or even millions of computers and other devices. The network allows you and the other people connected to it to share information, access remote services, and share computing resources such as printers and modems.

A network extends the features of your Macintosh by extending your reach to the services and resources provided on the network. For example, your computer alone lets you store, retrieve, and modify information on floppy disks, hard disks, and CD-ROM discs. On a network, however, you can also store and retrieve information on the hard disks and CD-ROM discs of other computers, access information that other people have stored for you, or use mail or other network services.

Your computer comes equipped with two built-in network interfaces: LocalTalk and Ethernet. You can also purchase additional Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards for alternative networks such as TokenRing, ISDN, or FDDI.

To connect your computer to a network you need to do two things: connect your computer to the network using the appropriate cable, and set up your network configuration in the AppleTalk control panel, the TCP/IP control panel, or both.

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To set up your network configuration, open the AppleTalk control panel to choose the physical network interface you are using. (The AppleTalk control panel also contains zone information—a default zone is chosen for you.) If you plan to use TCP/IP on your Power Macintosh, you also need to choose settings in the TCP/IP control panel.You can set up your connection in two ways: manually, by entering a static Internet address, or automatically by using a network service to connect with a dynamic Internet address. To learn more about setting up network configurations, see the information on networking in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

If you’re using a static Internet address, you’ll need the following information before configuring your system (your network administrator or Internet access provider can provide this information):

Internet (IP) address:

m m

Domain name and domain name server address:

for example, 192.3.232.55

A domain connects an Internet address to a name for your site, for example, acme.com. Enter your Domain name or type a period (.).

Gateway address:

This address provides the path the information will take

through the network at your site to reach the Internet.

Subnet mask:

A subnet mask further defines the location of your machine. You don’t need to change the default unless instructed to do so by your network administrator.

If you’re using a server on the network that will be issuing you a n Internet address using a technique called bootstrapping, then you need to decide what protocol you will use: BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol), or DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Your network administrator will tell you which to choose.

If you see an error message after configuring your AppleTalk a nd TCP/IP control panels, such as, “Unable to locate host,” or “Could not create a socke t,” this co u ld indicate a problem in the TCP/IP configuration. Contact your network administrator for additional assistance.

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Read this chapter for information on

installing and working with application

programs on your computer.

Installing and Using Application Programs

Installing application pro grams

Your computer has several application programs already installed, as well as some programs that need to be installed before you can use them. The programs that come with your computer include

m AppleScript, which allows you to automate any actions you perform

repeatedly on your Macintosh

m Drive Setup, which enables you to initialize, test, and update hard disks and

other storage media. Drive Setup lets you partition very large disks (up to 2 terabytes).

m PowerTalk, which provides built-in mail and collaboration services m text-to-speech software that allows your Macintosh to speak typed text in

compatible applications such as SimpleText

m Speakable Items, speech recognition software that lets you give spoken

commands to the computer and have the computer respond by executing the comma nds and giving computer-voice feedback

Yo u’ll find these and other programs in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk. (Drive Setup is in the Utilities folder.) To find out if a program needs to be installed, look inside the program’s folder for an icon labeled Installer. If you find an Installer icon and want to use that program, double-click the Installer and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you have questions about installing and using an application program, refer to Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu and the Read Me files for the program. (Read Me files are text files that contain additional information about application programs. They are usually found inside the program’s folder.)

IMPORTANT

If your computer did not come with a CD-ROM drive and you did not get the CD-ROM disc that contains system software, be sure to make a backup copy of the programs in the Apple Extras folder. Backup copies allow you to restore your software if a nything should go wrong. It is a good idea to always make backup copies of application programs and other software.

Yo u’ ll probably want to buy and install additional programs. See the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them.

In most cases, you’ll install an application program on your internal hard disk from a CD-ROM disc that contains the program. The illustration shows how to insert a CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, the disc lying flat with the label side up.

For instructions on how to eject CD-ROM discs, see “Ejecting a CD-ROM Disc” in Chapter 5. Some application programs come on floppy disks. See the “Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu, for information on inserting and ejecting floppy disks.

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To use your programs most effectively, follow these guidelines: m To avoid installation problems, turn off virus protection programs and use

Apple Extensions Manager to turn off system extensions (except for Macintosh Easy Open) before you install any software. To star t Apple Extensions Manager, restart your computer while holding down the Space bar. Use Apple Extensions Manager to turn off all system extensions except Macintosh Easy Open (this extension is needed to rebuild the desktop correctly). To turn extensions back on, use Apple Extensions Manager to turn them on, then restart your computer.

m Put only one copy of each program on your hard disk. Having more than

one copy can cause errors.

m Whenever you copy a program disk to your hard disk, be careful not to

copy a System Folder. Always check to see what you’ve copied, and drag any extra System Folders to the Trash.

m If a program malfunctions consistently, try i nstalling a fresh copy. If that

doesn’t help, find out from the software manufacturer whether your version of the program is compatible with the hardware and system software you’ re using.

Workin g with several programs at a time

You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computer’s memory allows.

All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now) has a checkmark next to it, and its icon appears in the menu bar.

The Finder icon

Commands to hide or display open windows

A checkmark

indicates the

active program.

Open programs

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Finding out which programs are open

If you have several programs and windows open, you can find out which program is active and which other programs are open by pulling down the Application menu.

Switching programs

You can switch to another open program or desk accessory by choosing its name from the Application menu.

If a program’s icon is dimmed i n the menu, that means its windows are hidden. Choosing the program from the Application menu displays its windows.

You can also switch to another program by clicking in a window that belongs to an op en program or by double-clicking a program icon (or the icon of a document that was created with the program).

Hiding and showing win dows on the desktop

You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu.

The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden. When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again.

If you wa nt to see all the open wi ndows, choose Show All from the Application menu.

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Backing up your files

Making backup copies of important files is good protection against possible damage to the originals.

m You can back up files stored on your hard disk by copying them to

floppy disks.

m You can back up an entire floppy disk by copying it to another floppy disk

of the same capacity or larger, or by copying it to a hard disk.

m You can use a commercial backup program to copy new and changed files

from a hard disk to another hard disk, to a tape drive, or to a series of floppy disks.

m If your computer is on a network, you may be able to back up files by

copying them to a shared disk on the network.

Using Power Macintosh application programs

Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Macintosh computers. But certain programs are designed especially for Power Macintosh computers. (These are sometimes called “native” applications.) You’ll find that these programs take best advantage of your computer’s sp eed.

Special me mory requirement s

Some Power Macintosh programs may be slightly larger than other programs and may take up more memory. If you find that you are running out of memory when you use your Power Macintosh programs, you can use space on your computer’s hard disk as additional memory (called “virtual memory”). For instructions on how to use hard disk space as memory, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

You can also add more memory to your computer, as described in “Expanding Memory” in Chapter 3.

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Shared libraries

Power Maci ntosh programs use special files called shared libraries. These files

help Power Macintosh programs to run more efficiently, and can be used by more than one Power Macintosh program simultaneously. Any necessary shared libraries are installed automatically i n the System Folder when you install Power Macintosh programs.

If a Power Macintosh program requires a shared library and there is not enough memory available for the shared library, you’ll see a message that the program could not be opened b ecause of insufficient system memory. If this happ ens, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu, for instructions on increasing available memory.

If a required shared library is missing, you’ll see a message that the program could not be opened because the shared library could not be found. If this happens, follow the directions that came with your program to reinstall the program. If the shared library is still missing, contact the program’s manufacturer for assistance.

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Read this chapter for information on

using the internal CD-ROM drive,

if your computer has one.

Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive

Read this chapter for information on using the optional internal CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) drive, if your computer has one. (CD-ROM drives are also sometimes called CD-ROM players.) Refer to Appendix A, “Health, Safety, and Mai ntena nce Tips,” for information on the proper handling of CD-ROM discs.

Your internal CD-ROM drive works with CD-ROM discs, standard audio compact discs (CDs), and single-session or multisession Photo CDs. Your CD-ROM drive provides access to large amounts of information. However, you cannot save information on CD-ROM discs. ROM stands

read-only memory, meaning that the player cannot “write” information

for onto CD-ROM discs.

A wide selection of CD-ROM discs is available for entertainment, education, and business. A typical disc can hold over 650 megabytes (MB) of information—the equivalent of 270,000 pages of text, up to 8 hours of speech or music (depending on the sound quality), hundreds of highresolution images, or any combination of text, sound, and graphics.

Inse rting a CD-ROM disc

Open/Close button

Follow these instructions to insert a CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive. Then follow the instr uctions provided with your disc, as well as the instructions in this manual.

1 Start up your Macintosh computer, if it’s not already on. 2Press the Open/Close button to open the tray of the CD-ROM drive.

The tray opens.

3Place a CD-ROM disc in the tray, with the disc label facing up.

Make sure the disc is lying flat and centered in the tray. If you are using a small (8 cm) disc, make sure it is centered within the inside ring on the tray.

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4Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray.

In a few moments, an icon for the CD-ROM disc appears on your screen.

Eje cting a CD-ROM disc

Foll ow these instructions to open the tray and eject a CD-ROM disc from your computer.

IMPORTANT

You may not be able to eject a disc if it is being shared. To tur n

off file sharing, use the Sharing Setup control panel.

1 Open the tray.

There are several ways to open the tray of your CD-ROM drive.

If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:

m Select the disc icon on your screen and drag the icon to the Trash. m Click the disc icon, then choose the Put Away command in the File menu. m While the AppleCD Audio Player window is active, choose Eject CD from

the File menu, or simultaneously press the x and E keys. (AppleCD Audio Player is a program that allows you to control your CD-ROM drive and is available in the Apple [K]menu.)

If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:

m Press the Open/Close button for your CD-ROM drive.

2Take the CD-ROM disc out of the tray.

Store your disc in a safe place, away from heat, dust, and moisture.

3Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray.

To avoid possible damage to the tray or the CD-ROM drive, keep the tray closed when you are not using it.

Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive

Playing audio CDs

With your CD-ROM drive and your computer’s built-in speaker, you can play audio compact discs (CDs) or audio tracks on CD-ROM discs. You can also attach headphones or speakers to the computer to listen to audio CDs and audio tracks. See Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for information on connecting sound equipment to your computer.

Note that you may need to set control panel options in order to play audio CD-ROM discs. Refer to the “Sound” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

To s tar t, stop, and otherwise control audio discs, use the AppleCD Audio Player program, available in the Apple (K) menu. Your audio CD software will only play tracks that contain audio information. You can listen to an audio CD or audio tracks in the background while you do other work on your computer. For more i nformation about playing audio CDs, see the “CD-ROM Discs” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Workin g with Photo CDs

You can use your CD-ROM drive to open Photo CD images stored on Photo CDs. A Photo CD image is a digitized version of a standard photograph that you can open and view on your computer screen.

You can do many things with the images on your Photo CDs:

m Open and view the images individually on your computer screen. m View the images on your computer screen in a series, as you would view

a slide presentation.

m Copy and save the images, print them, paste them into word-processing

documents or other documents that accept graphics, and edit them with a graphics application program.

Photo CD images are an excellent source of graphics for desktop publishing, multimedia presentations, business documents, and professional-quality graphic design. For more information on working with Photo CD images, see the “CD-ROM Discs” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive

Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network

You can share a CD-ROM disc using your computer’s file-sharing feature. If the disc has audio portions, you will be able to hear the audio yourself, but other people on the network will not. Likewise, you cannot hear the audio portions of discs you access over a network.

For further information about file sharing, see the information on sharing files in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Chapter 6 Tr oubl eshooting

Consult this chapter if you experience

problems using your computer.

Troubleshooting

Whe n you have questions

If you wa nt to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer to Macintosh Guide in the Guide ( Macintosh Guide, see “Getting Help,” Chapter 2 of this manual.

If you have trouble

While you’re using your computer, you may occasionally see a bomb icon or an er ror message, or the pointer (8) may “freeze” on the screen.

If you have trouble with your computer, take a few minutes to read the information in this chapter. If your problem is related to a particular procedure, you should also look for information on that procedure in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. For additional troubleshooting information and a list of common questions relating to your system software, see the “Troubleshooting” topic of Macintosh Guide.

h) menu. For instructions on using

If you are unable to access Macintosh Guide (for example, if your screen is “frozen”), refer to this chapter to see if you can resolve the problem.

WARNING

If you have a problem with your computer and nothing presented in this chapter solves it, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance. If you attempt to repair the computer yourself, a ny damage you may cause to the computer will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer. Contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question.

Take your time

When you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately. The message stays on the screen until you click the OK button (or Restart) or turn off the computer.

To h elp diagnose and correct the problem, gather as much information on the situation as you can. Then follow the instructions in the next section, “Start Over .”

m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred.

Write down the message on the screen and its ID numb er (if a ny). Also list the programs you were using and the names of any items you know have been added to the System Folder since the system software was installed. This information will help a service p erson diagnose the problem. (It is helpful to keep a printed copy of the items in your System Folder. For instructions on printing the contents of a folder, see the i nformation on printing in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu.)

m Check the screen for any clues. Is a menu selected? What programs and

document icons are open? Note anything else that seems relevant.

m If you were typing text and were not able to save it before the problem

occurred, you can write down the parts of the text still visible on the screen so that some of your work will be easy to replace.

m Ask other Macintosh users about the problem you’re having; they may have

a solution for it.

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If you need repair service, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Appleauthorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

If you know that the problem is with a particular application program, contact the manufacturer of that software for assistance.

Start over

Often you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memory and starting over.

If you can, save any open documents before restarting the Macintosh. If your system is frozen and does not respond to anything you do, or if you have a “bomb” message on the screen, savi ng may not be possible. You can try pressing x-O ption-Esc to quit the program in use when the problem occurred; if this works, you can then save the documents open i n other programs before restarting. (Be sure to restart the computer immediately after you save your documents—quitting a program using x-Option-Esc may leave corrupted data in the computer’s memory. This corrupted data is erased when you restart the computer.)

To restart your Macintosh, try the following solutions:

If you can, choose Restart from the Special menu or from the dialog box that’s on the screen.

Dialog boxes contain messages from the computer. If something goes wrong, a message may appear on the screen, asking you to restart the computer.

If you can’t choose Restart, press the Power key on the keyboard.

Select Restart from the dialog box that appears.

If the Power key on the keyboard doesn’t work, hold down the while you press the Power key on the keyboard (marked with a triangle).

and Control keys

This key combination restarts the computer. (Use this key combination only when you can’t choose Restart from the Special menu.)

Troubleshooting

Turn off your computer with the power button on the front panel of the computer, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

If the computer does not turn off, try pressing and holding down the power button for 3 to 4 seconds.

If the power button doesn’t turn off the computer, unplug your Macintosh.

If you suspect that the problem is with other equipment, such as a printer or an external hard disk that’s attached to your computer, turn that equipment off and restart the Macintosh.

Rebuild your desktop regularly

A process known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh keep track of data on your startup disks. Although you usually use the hard disk in your computer as a startup disk, you can also start up from any other disk that has system software installed. It’s a good idea to rebuild the desktop of your startup disks once a month or so.

To rebuild the desktop of a startup disk, follow these steps:

1While holding down the Space bar, restart your computer.

Do not release the Space bar until you see the Extensions Manager control panel.

2 Use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off all extensions except Macintosh

Easy Open.

3While holding down the x and Option keys, close the Extensions Manager control panel.

The desktop is rebuilt.

4 Open the Extensions Manager control panel again and turn back on all the extensions

you turned off.

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Solutions to common problem s

This section contains descriptions of problems you could experience with your computer. Some problems may be caused by your CD-ROM drive, so if you don’t find your problem here, be sure to check the section “Solutions to CD-ROM Problems” later in this chapter.

The computer is turned on but the screen is dark.

One of the following is probably the cause: m The computer is in sleep mode.

Press a key on the keyboard.

m You have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the

computer has not been used for a certain period. Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver.

m The monitor’s brightness control (¤) is not adjusted properly.

Check the monitor’s brightness control and turn it up if necessary.

m The Macintosh or the monitor is not getting power.

If you have a separate monitor, check that the monitor is plugged in and turned on a nd that the monitor cable is firmly connected to both the computer and the monitor.

Check that the computer’s power cord is firmly connected to the computer and plugged into a grounded electrical outlet and that the outlet has power.

If you have more than one monitor, a nd only one is dark, check that it is set up correctly in the Monitors control panel. For information on using more than one monitor, see the “Monitors” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

m If none of these steps solves the problem, you may need to reset your

computer’s parameter RAM (PRAM). Reset PRAM by turning off the computer and disconnecting all external SCSI devices. Next, restart the Macintosh while holding down the key combination x-Option-p-r. Wait for the second startup chime, then release the keys. (Note that the “caps lock” key must be in the up position. This procedure won’t work with the uppercase “P” and “R” keys.)

If you are displaying video from your computer on a television screen, it is normal for your computer monitor to be dark.

Troubleshooting

The computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately.

Your computer has a clock that runs continuously. When the computer is turned off, a battery keeps the clock running. If your clock begins to keep time inaccurately, have an Apple-authorized service provider replace the battery. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen.

This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot find the system software it needs to start up. One of the following is probably the cause:

m Your computer may be having a problem recognizing external equipment

that uses the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). Shut down the computer, turn off all external SCSI equipment, and

disconnect the first SCSI device in the chain from your computer’s SCSI port. Th en restart the computer. If the computer starts up after you disconnect your SCSI equipment, refer to the manuals that came with the equipment for information on the proper way to connect SCSI equipment and assign SCSI ID numbers.

If you have a printer connected to your computer’s SCSI port, make sure your printer is not supposed to be connected to the printer port instead. Check the manuals that came with your printer for information on how to connect it properly.

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m System software may not be installed on the startup hard disk, the system

software may be damaged, or the hard disk may not be working properly. Star t up your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a

built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) Then follow the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage.

If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalli ng System Software” later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

When you try to start up from a floppy disk, a disk icon with an X appears in the middle of the screen, and the floppy disk is ejected.

This icon indicates that the floppy disk you tried to start up from is not a startup disk.

Wait a few seconds. T h e computer should start up from its internal hard disk. Make sure you insert floppy disks only after the computer has begun starting up.

Troubleshooting

A “sad Macintosh” icon appears, and the computer won’t start up.

This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problem with the system software or the computer hardware.

Eject any floppy disks by turning off the computer and then holding down the mouse button while you turn the computer on again. Try starting up with the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instr uctions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) If the “sad Macintosh” icon appears again, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for information on contacting an Appleauthorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.

If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following: m Use th e Drive Setup program to make the disk available. Drive Setup is

locat ed in the Apple Extras folder. For instructions, start Drive Setup, then choose Drive Setup Guide from the Guide (h) menu.

m If the hard disk is internal, shut down your computer, wait at least 10

seconds, and then turn it on again.

m If the hard disk is external, make sure that it is turned on and that its cable

is connected firmly; then restart the Macintosh.

m Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer.

No two SCSI devices on the same SCSI chain can have the same ID number. In addition, there are special requirements for assigning SCSI ID numbers that don’t conflict with your computer or its internal storage devices. See Chapter 3 and the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment for information on setting SCSI ID numbers.

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m If the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer using the Disk

Tool s floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the

CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” i n the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) Then follow the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk a nd repair any damage.

If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalli ng System Software” later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

Icons do not appear correctly on your screen.

You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps your Macintosh keep track of files and folders on your hard disk. For instructions, see “Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly” in the section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter.

Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk.

If you see a message that a floppy disk is unreadable, try one of the following: m If the disk has never been used, you may simply need to initialize it. For

instructions, see the “Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

m The disk may be damaged. See “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this

chapter for information on testing and repairing disks.

m If the disk is a high-density disk previously used on another computer, the

disk may have been formatted incorrectly as an 800K disk rather than as a 1440K (high-density) disk. If so, use the other computer to copy the disk’s contents onto a properly formatted disk.

m The disk may have been formatted for use on another kind of computer.

You may be able to use a program that lets you work with such disks on your Macintosh.

You can’t eject a floppy disk.

If you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, try the following in order: m Hold down the x and Shift keys and press the number 1 key on your

keyboard to eject a disk in the inter nal disk drive.

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m Tur n off the computer. If the disk isn’t ejected, then hold down the button

on your mouse or other pointing device while you turn the computer on again.

m Locate the small hole near the disk drive’s openi ng, and carefully insert the

end of a large straightened paper clip into it. Push gently until the disk is ejected. Do not use excessive force.

If none of these solutions works, take the computer or disk drive to your Apple-authorized service provider to have the disk removed.

You installed a CD-ROM drive after you bought your computer and your computer won’t restart after you’ve copied software for your CD-ROM drive to the System Folder.

m If you attempt to install software for your CD-ROM drive without using the

Installer, you may not b e able to restart your computer. Restart the computer while holding down the Shift key (to turn off system extensions) and then remove any CD-ROM software files you copied by dragging them to the Tras h . Rein stall the software according to the instructions that came with the drive.

If this procedure doesn’t solve the problem, restart your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or the CD-ROM disc containing system software that came with your computer. (For instructions on starting your computer using a floppy disk, see “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” later in this chapter.)

Your computer won’t restart, and a CD-ROM disc is in the CD-ROM drive.

m Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD-ROM disc. Press the

Open/Close button of your CD-ROM drive to open the tray and remove the CD-ROM disc. Close the tray, then restart your computer.

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You can’t start an application program, or it quits unexpectedly. Or, when you try to open a program, you see a message that not enough memory is available.

One of the following is probably the cause: m The Macintosh ran out of memory.

Quit the programs that you have open and then open the program you wa nt to use, or restart your Macintosh.

Make sure virtual memory is turned on (unless you changed the memory setting, virtual memory was already turned on for you at the factory). If it isn’t, use the Memory control panel to turn on virtual memory. For more information on virtual memory, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

m The program needs more memory.

Use th e program’s Info window to give it more memory. For more information on increasing a program’s memory, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

m The program is a non-Power Macintosh application program running in

emulation mode that requires a separate floating-point unit (FPU). It cannot use the built-in FPU on your computer’s microprocessor.

Check the documentation that came with the program or contact the program’s manufacturer to find out if the program requires the FPU found in a non-Power Macintosh chip. If it does, you may need to upgrade to a Power Maci ntosh version of the program, or install software that emulates a non-Power Macintosh FPU. (See your dealer for this software.)

m Sometim es incomp atible system extensions or control panels can cause

software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key to temporarily turn off all system extensions.

If your program works normally after you do this, use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions and control panels. For detailed instructions, see the “Customizing Your Computer” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

If your program performs better when a particular extension or control panel is turned off, contact the software’s manufacturer for information or an upgrade.

Troubleshooting

A dialog box with a bomb appears.

Your system has a software problem. m Write down what you were doing when the message appeared and write

down the message.

m Restart your Macintosh. (See “Start Over” in the section “If You Have

Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.) Most software problems are temporary, and restarting usually cor rects the problem.

m Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the

dialog box appeared. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and syste m ex tensions you’re using are compatible with the system software. Reinstalli ng the system software may correct the problem.

m If the bomb only occurs in one application program, try reinstalling the

program from the original disks. If reinstalling doesn’t solve the problem, contact the manufacturer of the program.

m Sometimes i n co m p atible system extensions or control panels can cause

syste m software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key to temporarily turn off all system extensions.

If your computer works normally after you do this, use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions and control panels. For detailed instructions, see the “Customizing Your Computer” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

If your computer performs better when a particular extension or control panel is turned off, contact the extension’s or control panel’s manufacturer for information or an upgrade.

m If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See

“Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions.

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The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse.

One of the following situations is probably the cause: m Your system has a software problem.

Press x-Option-Esc to quit the application program in use when the problem occurred. If this works, you can save the documents open in other programs before restarting.

Restart your Macintosh. See “Start Over” in the section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

Check the startup disk and program you were using when the problem occurred. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software. Try starting up the computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) If your computer starts up nor mally, there may be an extension conflict.

If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions.

m The mouse is not connected properly.

Tur n the computer off using the power button on the front of the computer, che ck that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected properly, a nd then restart the computer.

IMPORTANT

Don’t connect the mouse while the computer is turned on. You

may damage your computer. m Signals from the mouse are not reaching the computer, either because the

mouse needs cleaning or because there is something wrong with the mouse. Clean the mouse according to the instructions in Appendix A of this book. If you have another mouse or pointing device, try connecting and using it.

(Turn the computer off before connecting it.) If the n ew device works, there is probably something wrong with the mouse you replaced.

If none of these procedures solves the problem, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

Troubleshooting

Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.

One of the following is probably the cause: m Your system has a software problem.

Restart your Macintosh. For instructions, see “Start Over” in the section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter.

Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the problem occurred. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and syste m ex tensions you’re using are compatible with the system software.

If the problem recurs, try restarting the computer with system extensions turned off. (To turn system extension off, hold down the Shift key while restarting the computer.) If that doesn’t work, you may need to reinstall syste m softwa re. See “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions.

m The computer beeps every time you press a key.

Easy Access is probably turned on. Open Easy Access from the control panels listed under the Apple (K)menu and turn it off.

m You haven’t selected any text or set the insertion point (i).

Make sure the program you want to type in is the active program. Then place the pointer (8

) in the active window and click to set an insertion

point (i) or drag to select text (if you want to replace the text with your typing).

m The keyboard is not connected properly.

Tur n off the computer using the power button on the front of the computer then check that the keyboard cable is connected properly at both ends.

If you have a keyboard with an ADB port (marked with the ◊ icon) on each end, turn off the Macintosh using the power button and plug the keyboard cable into the other ADB port on the keyboard. (You may have to unplug the mouse to do this.) Then restart the computer.

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m The keyboard is damaged.

If you have access to another keyboard, try using it instead. (Turn the computer off before connecting it.) If the new keyboard works, there is probably something wrong with the one you replaced.

You can’t open a document, or you see a message that an application program can’t be found.

m Some documents can be op ened by more than one application program.

Try star ting a program that you think might be able to open the document, then choose Open from the program’s File menu to try to open the document.

m Purchase and install the correct software to use the document, or find out

if the creator of the document can convert it to a form that one of your programs can use.

m Don’t try to open the files in your System Folder. Most of the files in your

System Folder are used by your computer for internal purposes and are not intended to be opened.

m Rebuild your desktop (refer to “Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly” in the

section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter).

m If the document is from a DOS computer, use the PC Exchange control

panel to specify which Macintosh program will open the document. For information about working with DOS documents on your Macintosh, see the information about DOS in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

Troubleshooting

You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer.

If you can’t open a DOS document using a Macintosh program, try the following:

m Open the document from within the program by choosing Open in the

program’s File menu.

m Use th e PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh program

will open the document.

If a DOS document is displayed incorrectly, or you see strange codes or characters in the document, try one of the following:

m Your application program may have special procedures for opening and

saving documents with different file formats. See the information that

came with your program. m Try op ening the document in a nother program. Note: So m e ch a racters that can be displayed on the Macintosh are not

accurately displayed on DOS computers, and vice versa. For more information about working with DOS documents on your

Macintosh, see the information about DOS in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a file can’t be found.

Power Maci ntosh programs use special files called shared libraries. Any necessary shared libraries should be installed automatically when you install Power Maci ntosh programs.

Follow the directions that came with your program to reinstall the program. If the shared library is still missing, contact the software program’s manufacturer for assistance.

You experience problems using an older Macintosh program.

Some older Macintosh programs are not completely compatible with Power Macintosh computers. Check with the program’s manufacturer for compatibility and upgrade information.

Open the Memory control panel a nd turn off Modern Memory Manager. For more detailed instructions, see “Tips for PowerPC-Based Computers” in the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Solutions to CD-ROM problems

Problems using the CD-ROM drive

The CD-ROM drive icon does not appear on screen.

m If you have other internal SCSI devices attached to your computer, make

sure that each device has a unique SCSI ID number (If your CD-ROM drive was installed in your computer at the factory, it has SCSI ID 3.)

Refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices if you need to reset SCSI ID numbers.

Note: Your computer also has an external SCSI connector. All devices on the same SCSI chain must have unique ID numbers, but devices on different SCSI chains may use the same SCSI ID number. (For example, you could have a CD-ROM drive with ID number 3 connected to the internal SCSI chain and a tape drive with ID number 3 connected to the external SCSI chain.

m If you installed a CD-ROM drive after you bought your computer, make

sure the CD-ROM software that came with the drive is installed. See the manual that came with the CD-ROM drive for software installation instructions.

m If you reinstall the CD-ROM software, make sure to restart your computer

after you reinstall the software.

You installed a CD-ROM drive after you bought your computer and your computer won’t restart after you’ve copied software for your CD-ROM drive to the System Folder.

m If you attempt to install software for your CD-ROM drive without using the

Installer, you may not b e able to restart your computer. Restart the computer while holding down the Shift key (to turn off system extensions), and then remove any CD-ROM software files you copied by dragging them to the Tras h . Rein stall the software according to the instructions that came with the drive.

If this procedure doesn’t solve the problem, restart your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk. (For instructions on starting your computer using a floppy disk, see “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk,” later in this chapter.)

Troubleshooting

Your computer starts up and you see large folder-shaped areas, containing labeled pictorial buttons, instead of the usual Macintosh desktop.

m Your computer may have started up from a CD-ROM disc containing At

Ease, an alternative to the Macintosh desktop. You need to have the

Macintosh desktop on your screen before you can use any of the

installation instructions in this manual.

To return to the Macintosh desktop, choose Shut Down from the Special

menu. When your computer is off, press the Open/Close button of your

CD-ROM drive to open the tray, th en remove the CD-ROM disc. Close the

tray. Th en start up your computer again. To avoid having the computer start up from a CD-ROM disc, remember to

remove any disc in the drive before you shut down your computer.

The tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open.

If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:

m Drag the disc icon to the Trash, or select it and choose Put Away from the

File menu. If the AppleCD Audio Player program is active, choose Eject

CD from the File menu.

If you see a message that a disc can’t be put away because it is being

shared, turn off file sharing, then try again to put away the disc.

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If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:

m Press the Open/Close button of your CD-ROM drive. m The signal to open the tray may not be reaching the computer. Turn off

your computer and locate the small pinhole to the lower right of the

CD-ROM tray opening. Insert the end of a large, straightened paper clip

firmly and horizontally into the pinhole. Push gently until the tray is

released, then carefully pull the tray open. Do not force the tray open; wait

until the paper clip has dislodged it, or you may break the front of the tray.

WARNING

Turn off your computer before you attempt to eject the tray

using a paper clip. If you don’t, you may damage the CD-ROM drive.

If neither of these suggestions works, your CD-ROM drive may be damaged. Contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for further assistance.

Your computer won’t restart, and a CD-ROM disc is in the CD-ROM drive.

m Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD-ROM disc. Press the

Open/Close button of your CD-ROM drive to open the tray, and remove the CD-ROM disc. Close the tray, then restart your computer.

Problems using CD-ROM discs

You insert a CD-ROM disc, but its icon doesn’t appear on the Macintosh desktop.

m Make sure that the disc label is facing up and the disc is centered in the

tray. If you’re using a small (8 cm) disc, make sure it is within the tray’s inner ring.

m Make sure the tray is closed all the way. m Try restarting your computer. m Try star ting your computer from the CD-ROM disc that contains system

software while holding the “c” key down. If only the hard drive icon appears on the desktop, then there may be a hardware problem with your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM icon appears above the hard drive icon, try reinstalling your CD-ROM software following the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalling CD-ROM Software” later in this chapter.

m If you installed the CD-ROM drive after you bought your computer, make

sure the CD-ROM software is installed. (Refer to the documentation that came wi th the CD-ROM drive.)

CD-ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD-ROM drives. You can reinstall it by following the procedure in “Installing or Reinstalling CD-ROM Software” later in this chapter.

Troubleshooting

Your computer displays the message “This is not a Macintosh disk: Do you want to initialize it?” when you insert a CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive.

m Make sure that the Foreign File Access and Audio CD Access CD-ROM

extensions are installed in your Extensions Folder and are turned on. (If

they are not turned on, use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn

them on and then restart your computer.) m Make sure the CD-ROM software is installed. (T h e CD-ROM software is

already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD-ROM

drives.) If you installed a CD-ROM drive after buying your computer, see

the manual that came with your drive. m The disc may use a format that the Macintosh cannot recognize.

Your computer ejects a CD-ROM disc without giving you any error message.

m Make sure the disc is flat in the tray and the disc label is facing up. If

you’ re using a small (8 cm) disc, make sure it’s centered within the tray’s

inner ring. m The disc may n eed to be cleaned. (See “Handling CD-ROM Discs” in

Appendix A.) If there are visible scratches on the shiny side of the disc,

you may be able to remove them with a CD polishing kit (available from

your audio CD dealer). If the scratches can’t be removed, you’ll need to

replace the disc.

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m The disc may b e damaged. Try another disc in the drive, a nd try the

original disc in another drive. If the original drive reads other discs or if

the original disc doesn’t work in another drive, the disc is probably

damaged. You’ll need to replace the disc.

You can’t open a document on a CD-ROM disc.

m Try op ening the application program first; then open the document. m Read the manual that came with your CD-ROM disc. Some discs come

with software that you need to install on your computer before using the

disc.

You can’t save changes you make to information on a CD-ROM disc.

m CD-ROM is a read-only medium. This means that information can be read

(retrieved) from it, but not written (stored) on it. You can save the changed

information on a hard disk or floppy disk.

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