Apple Power Macintosh 8600 User Manual

Follow the instructions in this

chapter to set up your computer.

Setting Up Your Computer

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.)

Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A for tips on adjusting your work furniture so that you’re comfortable when using the computer.

This chapter describes the basics of setting up your computer: plugging it in; connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse; and turning it on for the first time. For information on connecting and installing other equipment, such as external hard disks, printers, audio equipment, memory, a nd expansion cards, see Chapter 7, “Connecting Additional Equipment” and Chapter 8, “Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory,” after you have followed the instructions in this chapter to set up your 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)

Posi tionin g a nd plugging in the computer

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 you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect any other equipment 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 set 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!

Power cord socket

Power cord plug

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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.

Connectin g a monitor

You can connect many types of monitors (often called displays) to your Macintosh computer, including most standard monitors. See the Tech n i c al Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list.

This section contains instr uctions for connecting most types of monitors. You should also refer to the instructions that came with the monitor for any special instructions.

The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the

IMPORTANT

If you are connecting an Apple monitor that has built-in speakers or a microphone, you may need to install monitor software after you have set up and turn ed on your computer. Otherwise, you may not be able to use all the monitor’s features. See the instructions that came with the monitor for more information.

Connecting the monitor p o wer cord

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

1Place the monitor near the computer.

Keep these considerations in mind: m Allow at least three 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 positioning 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.

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.

Monitor power cordMonitor power socket

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Connecting the monitor cable and ADB cable

After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the co mputer’s monitor port. Some monitors also include a cable called an Appl e Desktop Bus (ADB) cable, which you connect between the ADB ports (marked with the V icon) on the monitor and the computer.

To connect the monitor cable and the ADB 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.

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Monitor port

Monitor cable

3If your monitor came with an ADB cable, connect it between the ports marked with the

icon on the back of the computer and on the back of the monitor.

Auxiliary ADB ports

Apple Desktop

Bus (ADB) port

Some monitors (such as this Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display) come with an

) cable that you can plug into the back of the monitor. The other end

ADB ( of this cable can be connected to your computer. This allows you to connect either a keyboard, mouse, or other ADB device directly into your monitor’s auxiliary ADB ports.

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Connectin g the mouse and keyboard

The way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a built-in cable or a separate 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 V icon (symbol). The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured.

Plug the mouse into the recessed port on the keyboard. The flat part of the plug should be pointing down, as shown here.

This cable plugs into the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port,

marked with the

2If the front or side of your monitor has a port marked with the

cable into this port. Otherwise, plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the

icon on the back of the computer.

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icon, on the back of the computer.

icon, plug the keyboard

3If you want to adjust the angle of the keyboard, lower its feet.

To adjust the angle of the keyboard, lower the feet until they snap into position.

Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable

1Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard.

Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with 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 V icon (symbol). Align the symbol s be f ore you inser t the plug. (The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured here.)

ADB icon

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2Plug the keyboard cable (both ends are the same) into the other ADB port on the

keyboard.

If you plugged the mouse cable in on the right, for example, plug the keyboard cable in on the left.

3If the front or side of your monitor has a port marked with the

cable into this port. Otherwise, plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the

icon on the back of the computer.

4If you want to adjust the angle of the keyboard, slide the tab in the back of the keyboard.

A bar extends as the slide is moved, increasing the keyboard angle.

icon, plug the keyboard

Turning the computer on

1Turn on your monitor.

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To tu r n on the computer for the first time, follow these steps:

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

Note: You may not see the monitor power come on until you turn on the computer in the next step.

By the way: Dep ending on the type of monitor you have, you may only need to tur n it on once. Some monitors will turn off automatically when you shut down the computer and turn on automatically when you start up the computer. With other monitor types, you may have to turn the monitor on or off se parately.

2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key.

The Power key is marked with a triangle on your keyboard.

You should hear a tone from the computer as it starts up. If you don’t, press the Power key again, and hold down the key a little longer this time.

3Check to see what’s on your screen.

Yo u’ ll see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed by the En ergy Saver dialog box. (If your computer does not start up properly, see “Problems Turning Your Computer On,” next.)

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4Do one of the following.

Close box

Click here for

more help.

m If you’re a beginning Macintosh user, press the Return key to close this

dialog box. You can set your Energy Saver options later.

m If you’re an experienced Macintosh user, you may want to set your energy-

saving options now. Click Specify Settings to open the Energy Saver window. After you are done setting your energy-saving options, click the close box to close the Energy Saver window.

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5If you see the Macintosh “desktop” (shown here), skip now to “What’s Next?”

IMPORTANT

If you want to turn off your computer, be sure to follow the proper shutdown procedure explained at the end of Chapter 2, “Learning to Use Your Computer.”

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Prob lems tu rning your computer on?

If you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly, 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 t urned on?

m Is the computer turned on? The power button on the front pan el of the

computer should be illuminated. If it isn’t, press the power button.

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. To tur n off your computer, press the power button on its front panel.)

m If you connected an ADB cable between the monitor and the computer, is

it attached firmly to the ports marked with a V icon? (Don’t connect or disconnect this cable while the computer is on. You could damage your equipment. To turn off your computer, press the power button on its front panel.)

m Is the monitor power cord plugged in? m Is the monitor cable—the one connected to the monitor port (™) on your

computer—attached firmly to both the monitor and the 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? To wake the computer, press the Power key

(marked with a π) on the keyboard. It may take a moment or two for the computer to wake up.

m If you see a blinking question mark, see Chapter 9, “Start Here If Trouble

Occurs.”

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What’s next?

Congratulations—you’ve finished setting up your computer. If this is the first time you’ve used a Macintosh computer, turn to Chapter 2, “Learning to Use Your Computer.”

If you already know how to use a Macintosh computer, continue with the next section, “Where to Find Answers.”

IMPORTANT

If you want to turn off your computer, be sure to follow the proper shutdown procedure explained at the end of Chapter 2, “Learning to Use Your Computer.”

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Where to find answers

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

Macintosh User’s Manual

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

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Apple Guide

If you need help or experience a problem while using the computer,

open the Guide (

) menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide). The Guide menu is the main source for information while you are using the computer.

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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.

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.)

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively

When you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menu

Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) is only available while you’re in the

Finder, the system software program that creates and displays your Macintosh desktop. To go to the Finder, do one of the following.

m Click the desktop (the colored or patterned background area of your

screen).

m Pull down the Application menu (to the right of the Guide menu) and

choose Finder.

When you can’t find the information you need

m In searching for help topics, use one of the three buttons at the top of the

Guide’s initial window by clicking them: Topics, Index, and Look For.

m If you’re in a series of steps and want to return to the list of help topics,

click th e Topics button.

When you can’t see what’s behind the Guide window

Guide windows stay in front of other windows on the screen so that your instructions are never covered.

m Drag a Guide window by its title bar to move it out of the way. m Click the zoom box once to shrink a Guide window. (To expand the

window, click the zoom box a second time.)

When you need more information about an instruction or term

m Click the “Huh” button if it is available.

Title bar

Zoom box

“Huh?” button

Navigation buttons

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Identifying Objects

If you see something unfamiliar on the screen, open the

Guide menu and choose Show Balloons. Then point to

the object you want to identify. When you’re done,

choose Hide Balloons from the Guide menu.

Learni ng the Basics

To learn basic skills, open the Guide menu and

choose Macintosh Tutorial. Then follow the

instructions on the screen.

Getting Help via the Internet

If you have an Internet connection, you can get

information from the Apple World Wide Web site at

http://www.apple.com. (For more information

about the Internet, see Chapter 6.)

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The Guide Menu

To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide ( menu—your main source of information about your computer.

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Getting Answers to Your Questions

To get answers to questions you have while working with your computer, open the Guide menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) or a Guide for the program you are using. Then click one of the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, or Look For, and follow the instructions to choose a subject.

Getting the Latest News

Double-click the hard disk icon to see the “Read Me” file pictured here, which contains last-minute tips and news. Many other Read Me documents are in the Apple Extras folder.

To open a Read Me document that has “pdf” in the icon or in the file name, you first need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which is available in the Apple Extras folder.

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Reviewing the basics

Use the following illustrations to review the onscreen elements you use to work with your computer.

Menus

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

File, Edit, View, Label, and Special are also menus.

Guide menu

To find an answer to a question,

look in the Guide (

) menu.

Apple menu

To choose a control

panel, use this

menu. The Apple

menu also contains

several useful programs and

folders.

Application menu

To see which program is active or to switch to another program, use this menu.

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Windows

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

To bring a partially

covered window

to the front, click

anywhere in it.

Close box

To close a window, click the close box.

To change the shape or size of

a window, drag the size box.

Title bar

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

Size box

Zoom box

To size the window so that all of its contents are visible, click the zoom box. (Clicking it again returns the window to its original size.)

Scroll arrow

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

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This window contains

several icons:

the System Folder,

which contains the

software that runs

the computer, and

icons for a folder,

application program,

document, and

Read Me document.

You will see many

icons similar to these

on your computer.

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. Open this icon to see documents and software on your hard disk.

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

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This chapter explains how to get help

from the Guide (

the computer, and how to find a tutorial

that teaches you about your computer.

) menu while using

Learning to Use Your Computer

The Guide menu is your main source of information about your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Macintosh Tutorial

If you are new to the Macintosh, choose Macintosh Tutorial (sometimes called the Mac OS Tutorial) first. Th e tutorial lets you learn by doing— the fastest way to lear n about your computer.

Follow the steps in the next section to choose the tutorial from the Guide men u.

Learning the basics

To st art th e 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 as shown. Slide the mouse around with the index finger resting on the mouse button. Don’t press the mouse button (under your index finger). Notice that the arrow (8) on the screen moves in the same direction that you move the mouse.

Mouse button

If the arrow doesn’t move, make sure that the cables connecting the mouse and keyboard are secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the illustration.

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 it up and place it where there’s more room. (The arrow on the screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk.)

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3With the tip of the arrow on the question mark, press and hold down the mouse button.

A list of choices called a menu app ears. 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. (On some computers you’ll see Mac OS Tutorial instead of Macintosh Tutorial.)

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 and read the next section, “After You Take the Tutorial.”

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you want to turn off your computer, however, be sure to follow the proper shutdown procedure explained at the end of this chapter.

Af ter yo u take the tutorial

If you are comfortable with the basic skills taught in the tutorial, you are ready to use your computer. However, you may have additional questions. This book can answer some of them, but there are also many other convenient sources of information. The next section explains how to find answers you need.

You can stop the tutorial at any point and resume it later. If

Learning to Use Your Computer

Where to find answers

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

Macintosh User’s Manual

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

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Apple Guide

If you need help or experience a problem while using the computer,

open the Guide (

) menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide). The Guide menu is the main source for information while you are using the computer.

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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.

Apple’s customer support hotline

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively

When you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menu

Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) is only available while you’re in the Finder, the system software program that creates and displays your Macintosh desktop. To go to the Finder, do one of the following.

m Click the desktop (the colored or patterned background area of your

screen).

m Pull down the Application menu (to the right of the Guide menu) and

choose Finder.

When you can’t find the information you need

m In searching for help topics, use one of the three buttons at the top of the

Guide’s initial window by clicking them: Topics, Index, and Look For.

m If you’re in a series of steps and want to return to the list of help topics,

click th e Topics button.

When you can’t see what’s behind the Guide window

Guide windows stay in front of other windows on the screen so that your

instructions are never covered.

m Drag a Guide window by its title bar to move it out of the way. m Click the zoom box once to shrink a Guide window. (To expand the

window, click the zoom box a second time.)

When you need more information about an instruction or term

m Click the “Huh” button if it is available.

Title bar

Zoom box

“Huh?” button

Navigation buttons

Learning to Use Your Computer

Identifying Objects

If you see something unfamiliar on the screen, open the

Guide menu and choose Show Balloons. Then point to

the object you want to identify. When you’re done,

choose Hide Balloons from the Guide menu.

Learni ng the Basics

To learn basic skills, open the Guide menu and

choose Macintosh Tutorial. Then follow the

instructions on the screen.

Getting Help via the Internet

If you have an Internet connection, you can get

information from the Apple World Wide Web site at

http://www.apple.com. (For more information

about the Internet, see Chapter 6.)

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The Guide Menu

To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide ( menu—your main source of information about your computer.

)

Getting Answers to Your Questions

Getting the Latest News

Double-click the hard disk icon to see the “Read Me” file pictured here, which contains last-minute tips and news. Many other Read Me documents are in the Apple Extras folder.

To open a Read Me document that has “pdf” in the icon or in the file name, you first need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program, which is available in the Apple Extras folder.

Learning to Use Your Computer

Turning the computer off

To turn your computer off, follow these instructions:

1Press the Power key (π) on your keyboard.

The following dialog box appears on the screen:

2Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).

You will be prompted to save any unsaved work before the computer shuts down.

To tu r n th e computer on again, just press the Power key on the keyboard. Note: In the Finder, you can also turn your computer off by choosing

Shut Down from the Special menu.

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Read this chapter for information

on installing and working with

software on your computer.

Installing and Using Software

Yo u’ll probably wa nt to purchase and install application program software to do specific kinds of work on your computer. Application programs let you, among other things, do word processing; create spreadsheets, databases, and graphics; play games, alone or with others; and explore the Internet.

Your computer includes some basic application programs as well as other software. Some are preinstalled and ready for use. Others are optional; if you want to use them, you must install them first.

This chapter explains how to install and use application programs, and describes the software that came with your computer.

Installing application programs

Most application programs come with an installer that makes it easy to install them on your hard disk. Follow the instructions in the manuals that came with the specific programs to install them. Refer to the general instructions below for additional help on how to use the programs with the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS).

If you have a virus protection program installed, you should turn it off before you install an application program. Also, use the Extensions Manager to turn off system extensions. For more information about Extensions Manager, see “Checking Your System Extensions” in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques.”

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 below shows how to insert a CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, the dis c lying flat with the label side up.

Some application programs come on floppy disks. The illustration below shows how to insert a floppy disk.

Insert the floppy disk, metal end first, into the floppy disk drive of your computer.

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After you insert the disk containing your application program, follow the instructions that came with the program to install it.

To ej ect a floppy disk or CD-ROM disc after installation is complete, click the disk icon to select it and choose Put Away from the File menu.

IMPORTANT

Never copy an entire CD-ROM disc to your hard disk. (Don’t drag the disc’s icon to your hard disk.) Copying the CD-ROM disc itself can take up a substantial amount of space on your hard disk. When you open programs on some CD-ROM discs, you may get a message telling you to copy or install the program onto your hard disk. If you get this message, refer to the installation instructions that came with the CD-ROM disc, or double-click the CD-ROM disc’s icon to open it, and then copy the CD-ROM disc’s program to your hard disk.

Installing programs over a network

If your computer is connected to a network, there may be application programs available on the network that you can install. Though you can run installer programs over a network, it is usually faster to first copy the program and its installer onto your computer, a nd then run the installer to complete the installation. Carefully read any Read Me file or other instructions you find with the program you want to install.

Installing and Using Software

Opening an application pro gram

You open a program the same way you open other items—by double-clicking the program’s icon.

When you open a document, the program that created it opens automatically. Once you are working in a program, you can open other documents i n that

program by opening the File menu and choosing Open.

Working with several programs at a time

You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computer’s random-access memory (RAM) allows.

The Application menu in the top-right corner of the screen lists the programs you have open. 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.

Application menu (The icon changes to show the active application.) Commands to hide or

display open windows

A checkmark

indicates the

active program.

Open programs

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 opening the Application menu.

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Switching programs

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

If a program’s icon is dimmed in 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 an d showing w indo ws 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.

You can hide the active program by choosing the menu item that has “Hide” next to the program’s name in the Application menu. For example, if the Finder is active, you can hide it by choosing Hide Finder from the Application menu.

If you want to see all the open windows, choose Show All from the Application menu.

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Five tips for using application programs effectively

Use “native” Power Macintosh programs.

m Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most application programs

intended for use with Macintosh computers. But it’s best to use Power Macintosh programs—sometimes called “native” programs—that are designed especially to take advantage of your computer’s PowerPC microprocessor.

Put only one copy of each program on your hard disk.

m Having more than one copy can cause errors.

If you experience problems with a program, try reinstalling.

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.

Don’t install additional System Folders.

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

copy a nother System Folder. Your startup disk should only contain one Syst em F ol der. Drag any extra System Folders to the Trash.

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Use virtual memory.

m If you run out of memory while using Power Macintosh programs, you can

use space on your computer’s hard disk as additional memory (called “virtual memory”). For instructions, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from the Guide (h) menu and read the information under “memory” in the Guide’s index.

You can also add more memory to your computer, as described in Chapter 8, “Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory.”

About the software included with your computer

Your computer includes a lot of software. Some of it is preinstalled and ready for use, while other software must be installed before you can use it. The types of software that come with your computer include

m Mac OS operating system software m Optional system software additions m Application programs

The following sections provide details about the included software.

Mac OS operating system software

The Mac OS is the basic software that runs the computer itself. It tells the computer what to do when it starts up, keeps track of your documents, files, and other software, and helps your computer find out what devices—such as printers and network cables—are attached to it.

The Mac OS was installed on the internal hard disk at the factory, and starts automatically when you turn on your computer. Here is some of the software that com prises the Mac OS:

m The Finder, which displays the desktop and allows you to organize

documents, files, and application programs into folders

m PC Exchange, which lets you work with DOS and Windows disks as if they

were Mac OS disks

m QuickTime, which lets you play digital video on your computer m AppleScript, which allows you to automate tasks in the Finder a nd other

scriptable applications (applications that support AppleScript). Instructions for using AppleScript are in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk.

m ColorSync, which helps make sure that the colors you see on your monitor

closely match the colors you get on printers, scanners, and other devices. For more information about ColorSync, see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide), available in the Guide (h) menu.

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System software is preinstalled on your computer. Do not reinstall system sof tware unless you are experiencing problems or you want to upgrade to a more recent version. Consult Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques,” b efore attempting to reinstall system software.

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Optional system software additions

Your computer includes optional software that adds other capabilities to the Mac OS. This software was not installed at the factory, so you have to install it if you want to use it.

Tip: Some of this software can decrease the amount of memory available for use by programs. To conserve memory, only install the software you think you’ll use.

These are some of the optional system software additions included with your computer:

m OpenDoc, which extends the usefulness of your applications by adding

new functionality in the form of self-contained software components, or “parts.” A variety of parts will be available from both Apple and thirdparty sources, including parts for placing Internet resources directly into documents.

m QuickDraw GX, which gives your computer more powerful printing

capabilities

m QuickDraw 3D, which gives your computer the ability to display graphics

in three dimensions

m PlainTalk, which allows your computer to understand spoken commands in

English and Mexican Spanish

m Apple VideoPhone software, which allows you to set up video conferences

and collaborate over a network

To see what is included with your computer, look in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk and in the CD Extras folder on the CD-ROM disc that came with your computer. There is usually a Read Me file that explains each system software addition in more detail. To install on e of these items, look for an Installer icon, similar to the one below, for the software. Double-click the Installer and follow the instructions that appear.

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Application programs

Your computer comes with application programs to play QuickTime videos, to play audio CDs in your CD-ROM drive, and to open HyperCard stacks. It also includes Internet access programs such as the Apple Internet Connection Kit.

To see what’s available, look on your hard disk and on the CD-ROM disc that came with your computer. Some of the programs are preinstalled, while others must be installed before you can use them. To install one of these items, look for an Installer icon for the program. Double-click the Installer and follow the instructions that appear.

If you have questions about using an application program, refer to the Read Me file for the program, which is usually found inside the program’s folder. Some programs also have online help that you can access after you have installed the program. Look for online help in the Guide (h) menu after you start the program.

For more information about the Apple Internet Connection Kit, see Chapter 6, “Using an Online Service or the Internet.”

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 sa m e 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, a tape drive, a series of floppy disks, or to another form of removable media.

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

copyi ng t hem to a shared disk on the network.

Installing and Using Software

Communicating With Other Computers

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part

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about the equipment you need

to get online, such as modems

and ISDN lines.

Con necti n g Your Computer to a Telephone Line

A world of information is now available online. By connecting your computer to a telephone lin e, you can access the Intern et, send and receive electronic mail (“e-mail”) and faxes, and connect to online services like America Online and CompuServe. You can also use a telephone line to access another Macintosh or an entire AppleTalk network from a remote Macintosh computer. (For example, you can telecommute by accessing a company computer network from a remote location, such as a home office.)

To get online, you need special equipment and software. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the equipment you need. For information about the software you need to perform online tasks, see Chapter 6, “Using an Online Service or the Internet.”

Types of equipment

There are three types of equipment you can use to get online: a modem, an ISDN line, and shared telecommunications equipment on your network.

Modem:

A modem may be the most common way to connect a computer to a phone line, particularly if you are using your computer at home. A modem works with standard analog telephone lines. For more information about modems, see the next section, “Choosing and Connecting a Modem.”

ISDN line:

An Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) line is a special digital phone line that is about four times faster than the fastest modem used over a standard analog telephone line. However, an ISDN line typically costs more than regular phone service and may not be available in your community. For more information about ISDN, see “Connecting to an ISDN Line” later in this chapter.

Shared telecommunications equipment on your network:

One of the advantages of n etworks is that you can share equipment, such as printers and file servers. If your computer is one of many linked together in a network, there may also be shared communications equipment connected to your network that will allow you (or anyone else on your network) to get online. Contact your computer network administrator for more information. You can also find general information about networks in Chapter 5, “Connecting Your Computer to a Network.”

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Choosing and connecting a modem

A modem is a piece of equipment that turns the data from your computer into information that can be transmitted over telephone lines. The modem enables your computer to send and receive telephone calls, to connect to the Internet, to access online services, and to communicate with other computer users. Some modems also allow you to transmit documents on your computer to fax machines as well as receive faxes as documents that you can view on screen or print.

Keep in mind that when your phone and a modem share a single phone line, you will not be able to use both at the same time, even if they are attached to separate phone jacks. While you use a modem, outside callers get a busy signal and you cannot call out. Conversely, when you use your phone, you cannot use the modem. (If you miss phone calls because you often use your modem, you may want to get a second phone line installed or get a phone company message service which, unlike an answering machine, will record messages even when your phone is off the hook or you are online.)

Also keep in mind that long-distance charges accrue when your modem dials long-distance numbers. In most cases, an online service or an Internet service provider will have a local access phone number so that long-distance charges do not apply.

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Choosing a modem

When selecting a modem, look for one with fast data-transfer speed, a compatible modem cable, and good bundled software.

Data-transfe r speed

The data-transfer speed determines how fast a modem can move data between your computer and other computers. Purchase the fastest modem that you can afford, particularly if you plan to connect to the World Wide Web. Many Web pages contain graphics, video, and sound files that will take longer to download (copy onto your computer) with a slower modem.

The data-transfer speed of a modem is specified in kilobits per second (kbps) or bits per second (bps). Faster modems transfer data to and from your computer more quickly than slower ones. The following table describes the current modem speeds that are available.

Modem speed Usage

33,600 bps The fastest modem available (as of this writing) for use with standard (33.6 kbps) analog telephone lines. Suitable for World Wide Web use.

28,800 bps Slightly slower than a 33.6 kbps modem, but still very suitable (28.8 kbps) for World Wide Web use.

14,400 bps Only half as fast as a 28.8 kbps modem. May be acceptable for (14.4 kbps) text-oriented applications such as e-mail or terminal emulation.

9600, 4800, Too slow for most purposes. and 2400 bps

Modem cable

If you purchase a modem that is designed for use with a Macintosh, it will probably include a Macintosh-compatible modem cable. If you have to purchase a cable separately, make sure it supports hardware handshaking, a protocol that controls the flow of data between computers. Also, check to make sure the cable has a rounded connector that will fit the modem port on the back of your computer (labeled with a W icon). A cable designed for use with a Windows- or DOS-compatible computer won’t work with your Macintosh.

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Bundled software

Many modems include bundled software, such as fax software, a terminal emulation program, and free trial membership software for online services. If you can’t decide between two comparatively priced modems, pick the one that comes with the best bundled software.

Connecting a modem

To connect a modem, follow the instructions in the manuals that came with your modem.

Note: Some modem models have a single phone jack, while others have two. If your modem has only one phone jack, consider purchasing a line splitter at an electronics supply store. A li ne splitter enables you to plug your phone and your internal modem into the same jack at the same time. (By the way, you can keep your answering machine connected to your phone, even if your phone and modem share the same telephone line.)

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an analog phone line—the kind used typically in homes. Connecting to an ISDN line could damage the modem.

IMPORTANT

storms. This will prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem.

Connecting to an ISDN line

If you have a home office, telecommute frequently, or routinely need to send and receive large files, then a 28.8- or 33.6-kbps modem may not be fast enough for your needs. For faster performance, you may want to consider connecting your computer to an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) digital telephone line, which can transfer data at 128 kbps, nearly 4.5 times faster th an a 28.8-kbps modem.

ISDN lines are available to most but not all residential and business telephone customers. Ch eck with your local phone company to see if ISDN service is available at your location.

When connecting a modem, make sure you connect the modem to

Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning

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There are fixed monthly charges and per-minute usage fees for ISDN, just like regular phone service. Typically, ISDN costs more than regular phone service, but it is still affordable for many business and residential purposes. Because one ISDN line can support several devices simultaneously—such as a computer, voice phone, and fax machine—you may be able to replace existing extra phone lines with one ISDN line.

Note: Because an ISDN line requires a power source at your location, a phone attached to an ISDN line will not work during a power outage. For emergency use, you should strongly consider keeping your regular analog phone line, which receives power from the phone company.

Setting up an ISDN line

If you’re interested in setting up an ISDN line, first contact your local phone company to see if ISDN service is available at your location. Your phone company can also provide sp ecific information about monthly charges and usage fees. (Your phone company may also charge an installation fee, which may be waived or refunded if you agree to keep the ISDN line for a specified amount of time.)

In addition, you also need to purchase and configure an ISDN terminal adapter, which connects to the external modem port on your Macintosh and to the ISDN line. (ISDN terminal adapters are often called “ISDN modems” because they are somewhat similar to modems.)

Some ISDN terminal adapter models may be difficult to configure with the network configuration of your employer or Internet service provider (ISP). Work closely with your computer network administrator or ISP to make sure you purchase a compatible ISDN terminal adapter.

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physically connecting and configuring

your computer to work on a network.

Connecting Your Computer to a Network

Your Macintosh has built-in networking ports so that you can connect it 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, by itself, your computer lets you store, retrieve, and modify information on hard disks and floppy disks. On a network, however, you can also store and retrieve information on servers, access information that other people have stored on their computers, and use electronic mail and other network services.

You can connect your Macintosh to a LocalTalk network and to a high-speed Ethernet network. You can also purchase peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards for alternative networks such as TokenRing, ISDN, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).

This chapter describes how to connect to and configure your computer on LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Refer to the appropriate information source for other network-related information:

m If your computer is already connected to a network, refer to Macintosh

Guide (or Mac OS Guide), available in the Guide (h) menu, for information about printing on a networked printer, accessing information on file servers, and sharing files on your computer with other users. Also, your network administrator can provide information about network software that may be available, such as Intern et access and electronic mail.

m If your location does not currently have a network and you are interested

in setting one up, you should refer to a book on Macintosh networking that will help you select and plan a network that is appropriate for your organization. Many books are available, such as Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks, an Apple book published by Addison-Wesley that is available at computer bookstores.

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Connectin g to a Lo calTalk network

To connect your Macintosh to a LocalTalk network, you will need LocalTalk cables and a LocalTalk adapter. In most cases, the Apple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8, available from your Apple-authorized dealer, contains the components you need to connect your Macintosh to an existing LocalTal k network. If your network uses standard telephone cables for your network wiring, obtain an Apple LocalTalk RJ-11 Connector instead.

Apple LocalTalk RJ-11 ConnectorApple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8

LocalTalk adapterLocalTalk adapter

LocalTalk cable

Standard telephone cable

Note: At your location, there may be a network administrator who is responsible for network maintenance and upkeep. If so, ask your network administrator to help connect your computer to the network.

To connect your Macintosh to a LocalTalk network, do the following:

1Shut down your Macintosh. 2Attach the LocalTalk adapter to the printer port on your computer.

Printer port icon

Printer port

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3Attach a network cable between the LocalTalk adapter connected to your computer and

the last LocalTalk adapter on your existing network.

Use the LocalTalk cable that comes with the Apple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8. Use a standard telephone cable with RJ-11 connectors if you are using the Apple LocalTalk RJ-11 Connector.

Printer port

LocalTalk adapter

LocalTalk cable

Next, see “Configuring Your Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on configuring your LocalTalk connection.

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Connecting to an Ethernet network

The built-in Ethern et capabilities of your Macintosh allow you to connect to any standard Ethernet network using 10Base-T twisted-pair cables, thin or thick coaxial cables, fiber-optic media, or other standard Ethernet cables.

You can connect dir e ct ly to an Ethernet network that uses 10Base-T twisted- pair cable. To connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet n etwork that uses coaxial cables, you need one of the following Ethernet media adapters:

m Apple Ethe rnet Thin Coax Tra nsceiver m Apple Ethe rnet AU I Adapter

See your Apple-authorized dealer for more information on Apple Ethernet media adapters. Refer also to the following instructions for information on which items to purchase.

WARNING

Do not connect cables to the back of your computer when the

computer is on or you may damage your system.

You can connect an adapter and cable for an Ether net network directly to the computer without installing an expansion card. You can find the Ethernet ports on the back of your Macintosh by looking for the Ethernet icon:

Ethernet icon

AAUI Ethernet port

10Base-T Ethernet port

Although you can connect cables to both of these Ethern et ports at the same time, only one of the ports will be active. For more information, see “Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously” later in this chapter.

Note: At your location, there may be a network administrator who is responsible for network maintenance and upkeep. If so, ask your network administrator to help connect your computer to the network.

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Connecting to a twisted-pair Ethernet network

Follow this procedure to connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet network that uses twisted-pair cable. The hardware connection requires a twisted-pair patch cord with an RJ-45 telephone-style connector. You plug the patch cord into a wall plate that is connected to a centralized 10Base-T hub.

To connect your Macintosh to a twisted-pair Ether n et network:

1Shut down your Macintosh. 2Plug one end of the twisted-pair patch cord into the 10Base-T Ethernet port on

your Macintosh.

3Plug the other end of the twisted-pair patch cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet that is

connected to a twisted-pair Ethernet network.

Ethernet port (10Base-T)

Wall plate 10Base-T hub

3-meter patch cord

Next, see “Configuring Your Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on configuring your network connection.

Connecting to a thin coaxial Ethernet network

Follow this procedure to connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cabl e. The hardware connection requires an Apple (or Apple-compatible) thin coaxial transceiver and a thin coaxial cable.

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IMPORTANT

You can connect your Macintosh anywhere along a network; however, to do so requires that you temporarily disconnect the network, which could disrupt existing network services and other people using the network. Consult your network administrator before connecting your computer to the network.

To connect your Macintosh to a thin coaxial network:

1Shut down your Macintosh. 2Attach one end of a thin coaxial cable to the last thin coaxial transceiver on the network. 3Attach the other end of the thin coaxial cable to one of the connectors on the thin coaxial

transceiver.

4Plug the connector on the transceiver into the AAUI Ethernet port on your Macintosh.

A thin coaxial network must be terminated at the endpoints to function. An Apple tra nsceiver is self-terminating. A non-Apple transceiver may require a terminator; check the documentation that came with the transceiver.

Ethernet port (AAUI)

Ethernet thin coaxial transceiver

Thin coaxial cable

Next, see “Configuring Your Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on configuring your network connection.

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Connecting to other types of Ethernet networks

The Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter is a universal adapter that lets you connect your Macintosh to less-common types of industry-standard Ethernet media, such as thick coaxial or fiber-optic cable. If you are using the Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter, you also need an Ethern et transceiver for your specific media type; the transceiver must have a standard AUI port on it.

To connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet transceiver for other types of Ethernet media:

1Shut down your Macintosh. 2Connect the Ethernet transceiver to the network following the instructions that came

with the transceiver.

3Plug the transceiver cable from the Ethernet transceiver into the standard AUI port on

the Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter.

Electrical outlet

Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter

Ethernet port (AAUI) Ethernet transceiver for other media

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4Plug the adapter’s power cord into an electrical power outlet. 5Plug the connector on the Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter into the AAUI Ethernet port on

your Macintosh.

Next, see “Configuring Your Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on configuring your network connection.

Connecting to multiple networks simultaneously

Because your Macintosh has three networking ports—LocalTalk, AAUI Ethernet, and 10Base-T Ethern et—it is possible to be physically connected to more than one kind of network at the same time. However, 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. You cannot use the AAUI connection unless you physically disconnect the 10Base-T connection.

If you are connected to both a LocalTalk and an Ethernet n etwork (either 10Base-T or AAUI), your computer uses the Ether n et connection unless you specify LocalTalk in the AppleTalk control panel. “Configuring Your AppleTalk Network Connection” in the section “Configuring Your Network Connection” (next) explains how to specify the port you wa nt to use.

Connecting Your Computer to a Network

Configuring your network connection

After you physically connect your computer to a LocalTalk or Ethernet network, you need to configure your network connection in the AppleTalk control panel, the TCP/IP control panel, or both.

You use the AppleTalk control panel to set up your connection to an AppleTalk network (that is, a network using the AppleTalk protocol).

You use the TCP/IP control panel to set up your connection to the Internet and to a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Intern et Protocol, a standard system for connections between computers of different types.

You may need additional information about the network to which your computer is connected, or about the service through which your computer is connected to the Internet. To get this information, you may need to contact your network administrator or your Internet service provider.

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Configuring your AppleTalk network connection

To configure your AppleTalk network connection, you must specify the port you use to connect your computer to the network.

Larger networks use zones to create logical groupings of computers, printers, servers, and other network devices. For example, a network might have a zone for each floor in a multistory office building. If your network has more than one zone, you can choose the zone in which your computer is located. The zone you choose is the zone that is automatically selected in the Chooser (for example, when you select a network printer) and it is the zone in which other network users can find your computer if you turn on file sharing.

To configure your AppleTalk network connection, follow these steps:

1Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( 2Double-click the AppleTalk icon to open it.

) menu.

The AppleTal k control panel opens.

3 Use the “Connect via” pop-up menu (if available) to choose the port through which your

computer is connected to the network.

You can connect to an AppleTalk network through an Ethern et port, the printer port, the modem port, or any additional ports available on expansion cards installed in your computer. (Any additional ports appear automatically in this pop-up menu.)

Note: If you don’t see a pop-up menu here, this setting has been locked. Contact your network administrator for assistance. (If you don’t have a network administrator, you can use the Administration user mode to unlock this setting. For more information about user modes, click the h button in the AppleTal k control panel.)

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4 Use the Current Zone pop-up menu (if available) to choose the zone you want.

If you don’t see a pop-up menu here, this setting has been locked or your network is not set up to allow you to choose a zone. Zones are set up by the network administrator.

5Click the close box to close the AppleTalk control panel.

If you have made configuration changes, an alert box asks if you wa nt to save them. If you have changed the port, an alert box also tells you that the change will interrupt any AppleTalk services that are established. This means that your network services such as printers and e-mail may be temporarily unavailable, and you may have to choose a printer and log on to your e-mail again afte r saving changes.

6To save your changes, click the Save button.

Your changes take effect immediately; you do not have to restart your computer.

Getting more information about the AppleTalk control panel

Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) contains information about additional capabilities available in the AppleTal k control panel, such as:

m using configurations, a way to save different AppleTalk settings and switch

among them as desired—for example, if you use your computer with more than one network

m using the User Mode command to change the availability of settings in the

AppleTal k control panel

m turning AppleTalk off in order to save RAM in your computer when you

are not using an AppleTal k n e twork

For more information about these capabilities, click the h button in the AppleTal k control panel.

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Configuring your TCP/IP network connection

You use the TCP/IP control panel when your computer is connected to a network that uses TCP/IP standards, such as the Internet.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a standard set of rules (or protocols) for making connections among different types of computers. TCP/IP protocols can be used with many different types of network hardware, including LocalTal k, Eth ernet, and dialup Internet connections. If you don’t know whether your network uses TCP/IP, contact your network administrator.

To set up your TCP/IP network connection, you must specify the port you use to connect your computer to the network. TCP/IP networks also require information about your computer’s n etwork address. You must enter that information in the control panel, or specify a server on which the information can b e found.

Before you begin

To use a TCP/IP network, your computer must have an IP (Internet Protocol) address, and it often must have a subnet mask number. Your network address and subnet mask number identify your computer’s location on the network. This information can be entered manually or obtained automatically from a server. Before you set up your TCP/IP network connection, obtain your IP address and subnet mask number from your Internet service provider or network administrator. If these can be obtain ed automatically from a server, find out whether the server is a “BootP,” “RARP,” “DHCP,” or “MacIP” server.

“BootP” stands for Boot Protoc o l. A BootP server can automatically provide all the TCP/IP setup information you need.

“RARP” stands for Reverse Address Resolution Protoc o l. A RARP server can provide the I P address for your computer, but you must provide the rest of the information manually.

“DHCP” stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A DHCP server can automatically provide all the TCP/IP setup information you need.

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“MacIP” stands for Macintosh Internet Protocol. MacIP is both a type of server and a protocol for sending Internet-typ e packets of information over an AppleTal k n etwork. A MacIP server can provide all the TCP/IP setup information you need, but you need to know the zone where the MacIP server is located.

Setting up

To set up your TCP/IP network connection, follow these steps:

1Choose Control Panels from the Apple (

) menu.

The Control Panels window opens.

2Double-click the TCP/IP icon to open it.

The TCP/IP control panel opens.

3 Use the “Connect via” pop-up menu to choose the port through which your computer is

connected to the network.

Note: If you don’t see the pop-up menu here or other settings described in this section, they may have been locked. Contact your network administrator for assistance. (If you don’t have a network administrator, you can use the Administration user mode to unlock this setting. For more information about user m odes, click the h button in the TCP/IP control panel.)

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4 Use the Configure pop-up menu to choose a configuration method.

If you are connected using Ethernet, the pop-up menu looks like this:

If you are connected using AppleTalk (MacIP), the pop-up menu looks like this:

What you do next depends on whether you are configuring your network manually or automatically.

5If you are configuring your network connection manually, type the information provided

by your network administrator or Internet service provider into the appropriate boxes.

You must specify an IP address. You may also need to enter a subnet mask number, router address, and other information.

6If you are configuring your network connection automatically, do one of the following:

m If you are using a BootP server or DHCP server, skip ahead to step 7. T h e

server usually provides all the configuration information needed by TCP/IP.

m If you are using a RARP server, you may need to type additional

information provided by your network administrator or Internet service provider i nto the appropriate boxes. If so, enter the information now.

m If you are using a MacIP server, click Select Zone. In the dialog box that

appears, choose the zone that contains the MacIP server you want to use and then click OK.

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7Click the close box to close the TCP/IP control panel.

If you have made configuration changes, an alert box asks if you wa nt to save them. If you have changed the port, an alert box also tells you that the change will interrupt any TCP/IP services that are established. For example, you may have to quit and reopen a Web browser or e-mail software after saving changes.

8To save your changes, click the Save button.

Your changes take effect immediately; you do not have to restart your computer.

Getting more information about the TCP/IP control panel

Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) contains information about additional capabilities available in the TCP/IP control panel, such as:

m using configurations, a way to save different TCP/IP settings and switch

among them as desired

m using the User Mode command to change the availability of settings in the

AppleTal k control panel

m turning TCP/IP off to save RAM when you are not using a TCP/IP network For more information about these capabilities, click the h button in the

TCP/IP control panel.

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about the Internet and online

services software that is included

with your computer.

Using an Online Service or the Internet

You can use your Macintosh to join the fastest growing organization on Earth: the onlin e community. By connecting your computer to an online service or the Internet, you can exchange electronic mail (“e-mail”) messages, gather information on topics of interest, participate in discussion groups, download software, and use many other services.

Your Macintosh computer includes software that you can use to connect to an online service or the Internet. T his chapter describes the software a nd provides a brief introduction to the information and services that are available online.

In addition to the included software, you need special equipment, such as a modem, to get online. For more information about the equipment you need, see Chapter 4, “Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line.”

Connection software

Your Macintosh comes with two different application programs that you can use to get onlin e: America Online and the Apple Internet Connection Kit. Although both programs provide Internet access, they have different features; you can use the one that best addresses your needs.

America Online

America Online (AOL) is an online service; in addition to Internet access, America Online provides many exclusive information services that may not be available on the Inter net. AOL is also very easy to use, and may be the best choice if you have never used an online ser vice or the Internet before. For more information about AOL, see its folder on your hard disk or on the CD that came with your computer.

Apple Inte rnet Conne c tion Kit

The Apple Internet Connection Kit is a collection of Apple and third-party software that lets you connect to the Inter n et quickly and easily. The kit includes the Netscape Navigator Web browser, Claris Emailer Lite e-mail software, and several other Intern et applications and utilities. For more information, see the Apple Internet Connection Kit: Getting Started manual that came with your computer. If you decide to use the kit, your best source of help is the Apple I ntern et Connection Kit Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu when you’re using the kit’s software.

Note: To connect to the Internet by modem using the Apple Internet Connection Kit, you need an Internet service provider (ISP). You pay the ISP to use their access to the Internet, much as you pay the phone company for access to the telephone network.

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What you can do online

You can usually do the following through an online ser vice or the Internet.

Exchange electronic mail

You use e-mail to exchange messages. You can create, read, and respond to e-mail. Unlike paper mail, you can conveniently send the same e-mail message to a group of recipients. You can also subscribe to e-mail distribution lists that provide information on topics of interest to you.

Access the World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is the fastest growing part of the Internet. Many organizations post information on Web “pages” that you can view with software called a Web browser. A por tion of the Apple Computer “home page” is shown below.

A Web page usually contains words or pictures that serve as links to other information; you click these links to display related information. There are Web pages available on every imaginable subject, providing news, information, and entertainment. You can search the Web to find information on topics of interest.

Some onlin e ser vices and companies that provide Internet access will even set aside some space for you to make your own Web page available.

Using an Online Service or the Internet

Download files

You can retrieve pictures, sound files, movies, text documents, utilities, and application software at a minimal cost (and often at no cost at all). Although Apple Computer, Inc., does not provide technical assistance with non-Apple software you download, the software’s creators may provide technical support.

Join a discussion group

Discussion groups are forums where people with common interests openly exchange info rmation by writing messages. On the Intern et, these discussion groups are called Usenet newsgroups. Like Web pages, Usenet newsgroups address nearly every subject imaginable. Topics range from stamp collecting to nuclear physics to cooking.

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Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

Chapter 7 Conn ecting Additional Equipment Chapter 8 Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory

part

III

This chapter describes how to

connect additional equipment such

as a printer, second monitor, input

device, or audio or video device.

Con nect ing Additional Equipment

You can expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it. The illustrations on the next two pages show where equipment connects to your Macintosh.

This chapter describes how to connect the following types of devices:

m audio equipment, such as a microphone, headphones, or speakers m video equipment, such as a video camera or VCR m external SCSI devices, such as a hard disk and a cartridge drive m a printer m a second monitor m additional ADB input devices, such as a trackball or a graphics tablet m security equipment to protect your Macintosh

For instructions on installing internal equipment, see Chapter 8, “Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory.” For instructions on connecting to a network, see Chapter 5, “Connecting Your Computer to a Network.”

IMPORTANT

and must not exceed the maximum power allowance for that device. Turn off the co mputer before connecting a SCSI or ADB device. For more information, consult an Apple-authorized dealer, the manufacturer of the equipment you add, or the Tech nical In form a t ion booklet that came with your computer.

Each device you add should be compatible with your computer

Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel Controls

Floppy disk drive

CD-ROM drive

Open/Close button

Zip drive (optional)

Expansion bay

Speaker

Power button

Keyboard Mouse

Microphone

(optional)

Monitor

Power key

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Floppy disk drive Works with high-density and double-sided 3.5"

(89 mm) floppy disks

CD-ROM drive Opens and closes the CD-ROM drive tray Open/Close button

CD-ROM drive Works with CD-ROM discs and plays standard audio

and Photo CDs

Zip drive Works with Zip disks. For more information about

the Zip drive, see Appendix C, “Using the Internal Zip Drive.”

Expansion bay Behind this front panel, there is an expansion bay for

an optional 3.5" or 5.25" storage device (up to 1.625" [41.3 mm] high).

Power button A green light indicates that the computer is on. Monitor Your monitor may look different. An Apple Multiple

Scan 20 Display is shown here.

Power key Use this key to turn your computer on and off.

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Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors

Ethernet port (AAUI)

Ethernet port (10Base-T)

Printer port (GeoPort)

[

Modem port (GeoPort)

Monitor port

™

Apple Desktop Bus

(ADB) port

Sound input port

≈

Sound output port

S-video ports

æÆ

(IN and OUT)

SCSI port

Internal hard disk drive

Lockable cover latch

Monitor power socket

≤

Power socket

Audio input ports (left & right)

Composite video ports

˜Â

(IN and OUT)

Audio output ports

(left & right)

Access covers for expansion slots (3)

Security lock port

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SCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as

external hard disk drives and scanners

[

™

≈

æÆ

Ethernet port (AAUI) Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet

network using an adapter

Ethernet port (10Base-T) Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed 10Base-T

Ethernet network

Printer port (GeoPort) Connects your Macintosh to a printer, LocalTalk

network, or GeoPort Telecom Adapter

Modem port (GeoPort) Connects your Macintosh to an external modem,

GeoPort Telecom Adapter, or LocalTalk cable

Monitor port Connects your Macintosh to a monitor Apple Desktop Bus Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such

(ADB) port as a keyboard, a mouse, or a trackball Sound input port Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk

microphone or other audio input equipment

Sound output port Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally

powered (amplified) speakers, or other audio output equipment

S-video ports Connects your Macintosh to VCRs, laserdisc players, (IN and OUT) video cameras, or other video equipment that uses an

S-video connector

Internal hard disk drive Large-capacity permanent device for storing software,

documents, and other files

˜Â

Audio input ports Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio (left & right) output ports of video or audio equipment, such as

VCRs and tape decks

Composite video ports Connects your Macintosh to most VCRs, laserdisc (IN and OUT) players, video cameras, and other video equipment

Audio output ports Connects your Macintosh to the RCA-type audio input (left & right) ports of video or audio equipment, such as VCRs and

tape decks

Access covers for Your Macintosh supports up to three peripheral expansion slots (3) component interconnect (PCI) cards.

Security lock port and You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and lockable cover latch to its cover to secure the internal components. See

your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer.

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Connecting audio equipment

Your computer has two sets of ports (also known as “jacks”) for handling audio equipment: sound input and output ports like those found on most models of Macintosh; and left and right RCA-type input and output por ts.

The sound input and output ports

Your Macintosh can handle stereo sound from a sound input device—also called a sound source—such as a microphone, tape deck, or audio CD player. (If you have an internal CD-ROM drive, it can also be used to play audio CDs.) T he term “sound input device” is used because the signal goes into your computer for you to record or process in various ways.

Sound input devices can be attached to the sound input port, which is marked with an icon of a microphone (≈).

Your computer comes with a built-in speaker, but you can attach an additional sound output device, such as amplified speakers or headphones.

Sound output devices can be attached to the sound output port, which is marked with an icon of headphones (f) or a speaker (-).

≈

Sound input port

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Sound output port

The computer’s sound input and output ports accept these 3.5-mm connectors:

Extended miniplugStereo miniplug

The “stereo miniplug” is the smaller of the two and is found most often on stereo equipment. The extended miniplug, which is slightly longer and is found on voice quality microphones (such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone), works only in your computer’s sound in put port (≈). (Even though it will fit into the sound output port, it won’t work there.) If your equipment has a different type of connector from those shown here, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

The left and right RCA-t y pe audio ports

Your computer also has ports that accept left and right input and output through RCA-type connectors. These connectors are found on devices like videocassette recorders (VCRs) and tape decks. The RCA ports are colorcoded to help you properly attach your audio 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

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The left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector:

RCA-type plug

If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

Connecting most audio equipment

To connect most audio equipment, follow the steps below. For specific instructions on connecting a microphone, skip to the next section, “Connecting and Positioning a Microphone.”

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

RCA-type connectors.

RCA

Stereo miniplug

RCA RCA

2Place the audio equipment near the computer. 3Shut down the computer and turn off the audio equipment. 4Attach cables to the audio equipment following the instructions that came with the

equipment.

Some equipment (such as most headphones) comes with cables already attached.

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5If your audio equipment is a sound input device such as a tape deck, audio CD player, or

VCR, attach it to either the sound input port or the left and right RCA input ports.

Connect cables that have a stereo miniplug to the sound input port (≈). If you’ re using a cable with two RCA-type connectors, connect to the right and left RCA input ports (-).

6If your audio equipment is a sound output device such as headphones or amplified

speakers, attach it to either the sound output port or the left and right RCA audio output ports.

Connect cables that have a stereo miniplug to the sound output port (-). If you’ re using a cable with two RCA-type connectors, connect to the right and left RCA audio output ports (-).

The illustrations below show two typical cabling arrangements for amplified speakers. The first shows a cable with stereo miniplug connectors, and the second shows a cable with RCA-type connectors. In both illustrations, the two speakers are joined to each other by standard speaker wires. Some speaker pairs have two cables (one per speaker) which must be joined by a dual-plug adapter before they can be attached to the computer.

Sound

output

port

Audio

output ports

(left and right)

Externally

powered speakers

Externally

powered

speakers

Audio In port

Audio In ports (left and right)

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7Turn on the computer and the audio equipment.

You will probably need to adjust the settings (including volume) in the control panel that handles sound on your computer. For instr uctions, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from the Guide (h)menu; click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “sound” from the index.

Connecting and p ositioning a microphone

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.

Apple PlainTalk Microphone

Note: Do not use the Apple Omni microphone (the round microphone supplied with some other Macintosh models) or the attenuated RCA adapter provided with some models of Macintosh.

If your monitor has a built-in microphone that you want to use, see the information that came with the monitor to properly connect the microphone.

To connect and position an external microphone, follow these steps:

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

computer.

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3Place the Apple PlainTalk Microphone at the top center of the monitor, so that the

microphone’s Apple (K) icon is facing you.

If you’re using a different microphone, position it 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.

Now that your computer is on, you need to activate the microphone by selecting it as the sound input device.

5 Open the Apple (K) menu at the top left corner of your screen, and choose

Control Panels.

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6Double-click the Monitors & Sound control panel to open it.

Below is an example of the Monitors & Sound control panel. The control panel may look slightly different on your computer.

7Click the Sound icon at the top of the Monitors & Sound control panel. 8Select “External Microphone” from the Sound Input pop-up menu.

Sound button

Sound Input pop-up menu

9Click the close box to close the Monitors & Sound control panel window.

Now you’re ready to use your microphone. For more instructions, click the Guide (h) button in the upper-right corner of

the control panel. For information about having the computer read text to you or follow your spoken commands, choose “speech” from the Macintosh Guide index.

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Connecting video equipment

You can connect video equipment to your computer so that you can view TV and other video images on your monitor, and store the images on your hard disk. You can also view the Macintosh desktop on a television screen attached to the computer, and record images from the desktop using a videocassette recorder (VCR).

Your Macintosh can work with two major video formats: m Composite video, which is used by most televisions, most VCRs, and

laserd isc players. Composite video devices plug into the computer’s RCA -type video ports (˜ and Â)

m S-video, which is a high-quality video format used by many video cameras,

VCRs, and televisions. S-video devices plug into the computer’s S-video ports (æ and Æ).

The video input and output ports and connectors

The illustration below shows the computer’s video input and output por ts.

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

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

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

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

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The S-video input and output ports accept this type of connector:

S-video connector

Note: The S-video input port is compatible with both seven-pin and four-pin S-video connectors.

IMPORTANT

The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins, which resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the connectors; they’re not interchangeable.

The composite video input and output por ts accept this type of connector:

RCA-type plug

Connecting video equipment for input to the computer

When you connect video equipment to the video input port on your computer, you can view video on your monitor, capture video images, and hear the sound from the video equipment through the computer’s speaker. The 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.

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Connecting a VCR or video camera for input

1Make sure that the video equipment you want to connect has either an RCA-type video

port or an S-video port. 2Place the equipment near the Macintosh. 3Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the equipment. 4 Assemble the cables you need to connect the equipment 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 Out port, you’ll need the following

cables: Video cable with S-video connectors at each end.

S-video

Two audio cables with RCA-typ e connectors (plugs) at each end. The cables can be separate, or joined like the one in the illustration.

RCA RCA

m If your equipment has an RCA Video Out port, you’ll need the following

cables: One video and two audio cables with RCA-type connectors (plugs) at each

end. The cables can be separate, or joined like the one in the illustration.

RCA RCA

5Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out port on the video equipment.

Foll o w the directions that came with the VCR or camera.

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6Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video input port (

RCA Video input port (˜) on the Macintosh.

) or the yellow

If the S-video connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, check the pin alignment and try again. Don’t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.

7Plug the RCA-type connectors on the audio cables into the left and right RCA Audio Out

ports on the VCR or camera.

8Plug the RCA-type connectors on the audio cables into the left and right RCA input ports

(-) on the computer.

If the cable is color-coded, the red connector is for the right port, and the black or white connector is for the left port.

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

S-video

input port

Audio

input ports

(left and right)

S-video Out

port

S-video cable

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

Audio Out ports

(left and right)

VCR

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Composite video connection for input from a VCR

Composite

video

input port

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

Audio

input ports

(left and right)

Video Out

S-video connection for input from a camera

Audio input ports (left and right)

S-video

input port

S-video Out port

Audio Out ports

port

VCR

Audio Out ports

(left and right)

S-video cable

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

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Composite video connection for input from a camera

Composite

video

input port Video Out port Audio Out ports

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

9Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera.

Audio

input ports

(left and right)

You can now begin working with the video equipment connected to your computer.

You will probably need to adjust the video settings in the software that handles sound on your computer. For instructions, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from the Guide (h)menu; click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “video” from the index.

Connecting video equipment for o utput from the computer

You can record and deliver 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:

1Make sure that the VCR has either an RCA-type Video In port or an S-video In port. 2Place the VCR near the Macintosh. 3Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the VCR.

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4 Assemble the 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 VCR has an S-video In port, you’ll need the following cables:

Video cable with S-video connectors at each end.

S-video

Two audio cables with RCA-typ e connectors (plugs) at each end. The cables can be separate, or joined like the one in the illustration.

RCA RCA

m If your VCR has an RCA Video In port, you’ll need the following cables:

One video and two audio cables with RCA-type connectors (plugs) at each end. The cables can be separate, or joined like the one in the illustration.

RCA RCA

5Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR.

Foll o w the directions that came with the VCR.

6Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video output port (Æ) or the yellow

composite video output port (Â) on the Macintosh.

If the S-video connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, check the pin

alignment and try again. Don’t use force, which could damage the computer

or cable.

7Plug the RCA-type connectors on the audio cables into the left and right Audio In ports

on the VCR.

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8Plug the RCA-type connectors on the audio cables into the left and right audio output

ports (-) on the Macintosh.

If the cable is color-coded, the red connector is for the right port, and the black or white connector is for the left port.

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

S-video

output

port

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

Audio

output ports

(left and right)

S-video In

S-video cable

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

VCR

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)

VCR

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

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9 Turn on the computer and the VCR.

10 Select “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, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from

the Guide (h)menu; click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “video” from

the index.

Using a televisio n a s a monitor

You can connect a television to the computer and display the computer’s

images and sounds 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.

The television must have either an S-video or composite video input port, and

Audio In ports.

To connect a television, turn off your computer and connect the television

according to the instructions in the previous section, “Connecting Video

Equipment for Output From the Computer.” 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

S-video

output port

Audio

output ports

(left and right)

S-video cable

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

S-video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

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Television used as a monitor with a composite video connection

Composite

video

output port

Audio output

ports

(left and right)

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

Video In

port

Audio In ports (left and right)

Using a television and a monitor together

The amount of video random-access memory (VRAM) determines whether you can view the desktop simultaneously on both a television and the computer monitor.

If your computer is equipped with 4 megabytes (MB) of VRAM, you can connect a television and a computer monitor simultaneously and view the desktop on both the monitor and the television.

If your computer is equipped with 2 MB of VRAM, you can only view the desktop on either the monitor or the television. When you start up your computer with both a monitor and a television connected, the desktop will appear on the monitor, and the television screen will be dimmed or black. To use a television as the only monitor, shut down your computer and disconnect the co mputer monitor. T hen turn on the television and then start up the computer.

For further instructions on using a television as a monitor, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from the Guide (h)menu; click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “video” from the index.

For information on installing more VRAM, see Chapter 8, “Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory.”

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Connecting external SCS I devices

Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer

System Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-zee”). SCSI is a standard method

for connecting disk and cartridge drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, and other

devices. The SCSI port permits 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 chainlike fashion. The

first device in the chain plugs into the SCSI port; the second device plugs into

the first device, a nd so on.

You can attach up to seven SCSI devices in the chain. Each device on the

SCSI chain must have a unique ID number.

Note: In addition to the external SCSI port, your computer has a separate,

internal SCSI interface for the internal hard disk, CD-ROM drive, and Zip

drive. An authorized Apple dealer or service provider can install and attach

additional devices to the internal SCSI interface. For more information about

the internal SCSI interface, see the Tech nical In form a t ion booklet that came

with your computer.

SCSI icon

SCSI port

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Before you connect a SCSI device

Before you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh, be sure to complete the tasks explained in this section.

IMPORTANT

This section contains 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. The specific instructions that came with the device tell how to change a device’s ID number and attach a SCSI cable or terminator to it.

Make sure each device has a unique ID number

Each external SCSI device connected to your computer must have its own, unique ID number from 0 to 6. The SCSI ID number helps the computer keep track of the devices and sort out conflicts when more than one device in the SCSI chain is communicating with the computer simultaneously.

The SCSI devices can be in a ny physical order in the chain; it is not necessary to arrange them in numerical order.

See the instructions that came with 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 computer will not start up properly, your equipment could malfunction, and you could lose data as a result.

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Make sure you use the right type and length of cable

To attach a SCSI device to your computer or to another device in the chain, always use SCSI cables that are double-shielded, such as Apple SCSI cables. Never use printer-type RS232 cables (commonly used with DOS and Windows computers). Poor quality SCSI cables are often the cause of SCSI problems.

Avoid mixing brands and types of SCSI cables. If the device is the first or only one you’re connecting, use a SCSI system

cable to connect it to the computer’s SCSI port:

SCSI system cable

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

SCSI peripheral interface cable

IMPORTANT

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

Keep the cables between SCSI devices as short as possible. Cables 18 to 24 inches long are best. PowerBooks and some SCSI devices (particularly scanners) may not be able to handle cables longer than 24 inches.

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Term in ate the SCSI chain properly

To ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be present at each end of a SCSI chain. There is already a built-in terminator at the beginning of the chain. Therefore, you only need to make sure that the last device in the chain has a terminator.

IMPORTANT

In almost all cases, only the first and last devices in the SCSI chain should be terminated with the exceptions noted below. Make sure that no external SCSI device but the last one has a terminator.

To te r mina te the last device in the chain, do one of the following: m Use a device that has a built-in terminator as the last device in the chain.

If you wish to attach two or more SCSI devices that have built-in terminators, an Apple-authorized service provider can remove the extra built-in terminators.

m If the device at the end of the SCSI chain does not have a built-in

terminator, attach an external terminator. You can attach or remove external termi nators yourself. (Do not use a black terminator; the black terminators are for Macintosh IIfx computers and certain LaserWriter printers only.) Terminators are available at authorized Apple dealers.

External SCSI terminator

Exceptions to the “first and last” rule: If the SCSI chain is 18 inches or shorter, the terminator on the last device is not needed. If the total cable length in the chain is greater than 10 feet, the chain may need a third terminator at the 10-foot point. Do not add the third terminator unless you are experiencing a SCSI problem, and check all other possible causes of the problem before adding the third terminator.

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Connecting a SCSI device

After you read “Before You Connect a SCSI Device” earlier in this chapter, follow th e inst ructions below. Use these general instructions in conjunction with the more specific instructions that came with your SCSI device.

1Shut down 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. Do not attach or remove a terminator while the computer or any device is turned on.

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.

Use the thumbscrews and metal clips on the connectors to maintain a tight, reliable connection. Do not overtighten the thumbscrews.

4 Turn on all devices in your SCSI chain.

IMPORTANT

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

5 Install 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’s ma nufacturer.)

Note: If you experience problems after connecting a SCSI device, see the troubleshooting information in Chapter 10, “Solutions to Common Problems.”

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Connectin g a printer

Your computer has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer.

The printer port accepts either a direct cable connection (to printers such as the StyleWriter 2500) or a network cable connection (to printers such as most LaserW riter models). A printer can also be connected to the modem port.

See the manual that came with your printer for more detailed information and instructions on setting up and using the printer. Although your computer comes with most Apple printer software (called “printer drivers”) already installed, you may need to install software from disks that came with your computer.

You use the Chooser to tell the computer which port you used to connect your printer. For instructions on choosing a printer, open the Guide (h)menu a nd choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide), click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “printing” from the index.

Printer port icon

Printer port

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Connectin g a second monitor

You can install an expansion card that provides a second monitor port, if one monitor doesn’t provide enough screen space.

To connect a second monitor, purchase a video card and install it in one of the computer’s PCI expansion slots, or have an Apple dealer install it for you. (If you are installing the expansion card yourself, follow the instructions that came with the card and the instr uctions in Chapter 8 of this manual.) Then plug the second monitor into the port provided by the card.

When you connect an additional monitor, make sure that the ventilation openings on the computer and the monitors are clear and unobstructed.

If there is interference on your screens or on a television or radio near your computer, separate or reposition the affected equipment. You may need to increase the distance between two monitors so that they don’t interfere with each other.

IMPORTANT

Though it is possible to install additional video cards that supply more monitor ports, do not connect more than two monitors at a time to your computer.

For additional instructions on using two monitors together, choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) from the Guide (h)menu after you have connected two monitors to your computer; click the Guide’s Index button, and choose “monitors” from the index.

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Connecting an ADB input device

Your computer has an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, which connects the mouse and the keyboard to your computer. You can add other input devices, such as a bar-code reader, graphics tablet, or joystick.

The ADB port is marked with the V icon.

ADB port icon

ADB port

You can connect up to three ADB devices in a chainli ke fashion to a single ADB port. The exact number depends on how much power the devices require.

Before you attach or remove an ADB device, turn off the computer. Attaching or removing an ADB device while the computer is turned on could damage the ADB device or your computer.

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IMPORTANT

The total power used by all ADB devices connected to your computer must not exceed 500 milliamperes (mA). Before attaching another ADB device, check the Tech nical In for m a t i o n booklet that came with your computer and the information that came with the ADB device for power requirements.

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