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User’s Guide

Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related

information for Macintosh LC 550 computers

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Summary of LC 550 SERIES

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Macintosh user’s guide includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related information for macintosh lc 550 computers.
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K apple computer, inc. © 1994 apple computer, inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The apple logo is a tra...
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Iii communications regulation information vi 1 getting started 1 plugging in the computer 1 installing an expansion card 3 connecting the mouse and keyboard 4 connecting other equipment 5 turning the computer on for the first time 6 what’s next? 8 learning the basics 9 reviewing the basics 10 turnin...
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3 expanding your computer and using special features 27 your computer at a glance 28 connecting additional equipment 29 using the sound control buttons on your computer 30 using the screen control buttons on your computer 31 using the built-in microphone 32 connecting to a network 33 expanding memor...
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Appendix b installing an expansion card 85 opening the computer 86 installing a processor-direct (pds) slot card 89 closing the computer 90 appendix c special keys on your keyboard 93 index 95 v contents.
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Vi communications regulation information communications regulation information fcc statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device in accordance with the specifications in part 15 of fcc rules. See instructions if interference to radio or tel...
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Doc statement doc class b compliance this digital apparatus does not exceed the class b limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “digital apparatus,” ices-003 of the department of communications. Observation des normes...
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Keyboard macintosh computer optional security screws keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here) computer power cord mouse.
Page 9: Getting Started
The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read “arranging your office” in a...
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When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1 plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with the symbol ≤ ) on the back of the computer. Important to protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer should remain turned off until you ...
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3 getting started 2 plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. Installing an expansion card if you purchased an expansion card for your macintosh, install it now. (see appendix b, “installing an expansion card,” for instructions.) if you don’t have an expa...
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4 chapter 1 connecting the mouse and keyboard the way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a separate cable or a built-in cable. Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable 1 plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people...
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Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable 1 plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard. The plug and the port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured. By the way: a port marked with t...
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6 chapter 1 turning the computer on for the first time to turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps: 1 press the top of the power switch at the back of the computer. The top of the switch is marked with the symbol i . 2 press the power key (marked with a triangle ) on your keyboard...
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Problems starting up? If the screen is dark, check these items to see if you can identify the problem: m is the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front of the computer should be on. Make sure the top of the power switch on the back of the computer is pressed in. M is the power cord conne...
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What’s next? Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continue with one of the following steps: m if you are new to the macintosh, turn to the next section, “learning the basics.” m if you are an experienced macintosh user, turn to chapter 2, “getting help,” to learn about maci...
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Learning the basics if you are new to the macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to- use program called the macintosh tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these steps: 1 slide your mouse along your mouse pad o...
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4 while holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “macintosh tutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button. A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial. You can set this book aside for now and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed the tutori...
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Turning the computer off to turn the computer off, you choose shut down from the special menu. Detailed instructions follow. 1 move the tip of the arrow ( 8 ) to the word “special” at the top center of the screen. If the word “special” does not appear at the top of the screen, you’re working in the ...
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You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard: 1 press the power key (marked with the triangle) on the keyboard. You will see a message asking whether you want to shut down or continue working. 2 click shut down. Turning the computer on to turn on the computer after you’ve shut it down with...
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13 getting started where to find answers when you have questions about using your macintosh, there are several places you can look for answers. In this book use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it, or to find solutions to problems. In the guide menu the guide menu (marked w...
Page 23: Getting Help
The guide menu is your main source of information when you’re working with your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark ( h) in the upper-right corner of the screen. 15 2 getting help use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the guide menu..
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Getting answers to your questions when you have a question while working with your computer, you can get the answer by choosing macintosh guide from the guide menu. 1 pull down the application menu (in the upper-right corner of the screen) and choose finder to make it the active application program....
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3 notice the three buttons at the top of the window: topics, index, and look for. Macintosh guide gives you three ways of finding information: m topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of contents in a book. M index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of mo...
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2 click “setting options” in the list of topics. When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the macintosh guide window. 3 click the question “how do i set the time and date?” and then click ok. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with ins...
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Getting answers with the index button 1 in the macintosh guide window, click the index button. An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window. 2 scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase “background pattern” is visible. You can scroll through the list either by d...
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4 click the question “how do i change the background pattern?” and then click ok. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. 5 read and follow the instructions in the window. Macintosh guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you ...
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Getting answers with the look for button 1 in the macintosh guide window, click the look for button. A small box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text. 2 click the arrow button to activate the text box. 3 type “sound” in the text box and then click search. When you click se...
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4 click the question “how do i change the beep sound?” and then click ok. Or double- click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. 5 read and follow the instructions in the window. Macintosh guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selecte...
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Tips for using macintosh guide here are a few tips for using macintosh guide effectively: m macintosh guide is available only when you are in the finder—the desktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files. (other programs may also have help available in the guide menu, however....
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Identifying objects on the screen sometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself, “what’s that?” you can get an answer by using a macintosh feature known as balloon help. Balloon help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items on the macintosh screen in ...
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Learning useful shortcuts you can perform many tasks in the finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing open from the file menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse short...
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2 click one of the category buttons. Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category. 3 read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected. Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one). 4 when you finish readi...
Page 35: Expanding Your Computer
Read this chapter to learn how to connect additional equipment to your macintosh. Also read this chapter to learn about some of the special features of your macintosh: m using the sound control buttons m using the screen control buttons m using the built-in microphone m connecting to a network 27 re...
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Your computer at a glance this illustration shows a macintosh lc 550 system with the optional cd- rom drive. You can expand your computer system by connecting additional hardware (such as a printer, modem, or scanner). Mouse built-in microphone color trinitron display supports up to thousands of col...
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Connecting additional equipment the illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected to your computer. For instructions on connecting equipment such as a printer or scanner, see the manual that came with the equipment. I power switch g scsi port connects your macintosh to scsi equ...
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Using the sound control buttons on your computer there are two sets of buttons on the front of your macintosh. The set on the right (marked with the - icon) is for sound control. You can use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the sound your macintosh plays: m press the button at the...
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Using the screen control buttons on your computer you can adjust the level of light and dark on the screen of your built-in monitor by using the screen control buttons on your computer (marked with the ¸ icon). M press the button at the top to lighten your screen. M press the button at the bottom to...
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Using the built-in microphone your macintosh comes with a built-in microphone for recording live sounds. The microphone is highly sensitive. Once you’ve turned it on (which you do with a sound-recording application program), it can pick up sounds within a range of several feet. For information on re...
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Connecting to a network if your computer has an optional ethernet card, you can connect your macintosh to any standard high-speed ethernet network. You can connect your macintosh to an existing ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables, 10base-t twisted pair cables, thick coaxial cables, or oth...
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Expanding memory the random-access memory (ram) in your computer can be expanded. Installing additional ram adds more memory chips to your computer and expands its capabilities. The technical information booklet that came with your computer describes how much additional memory can be installed in yo...
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Your computer has several application programs already installed, as well as some programs that you must install before you can use them. (you will need to run the application program’s installer program before the application programs will work.) you’ll find these programs on your hard disk. You ma...
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Installing application programs you’ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. See the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them. In most cases, you’ll install an application program on your internal hard disk from floppy disks tha...
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Working with several programs at a time you can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computer’s memory allows. All open programs are listed in the application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now) has a checkm...
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Hiding and showing windows on the desktop you can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing hide others from the application menu. The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden. When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again. If you w...
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39 consult this chapter if you experience problems using your computer. When you have questions if you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer to macintosh guide in the guide ( h) menu. For instructions on using macintosh guide, see chapter 2 of this manual. When you run i...
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Take your time when you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately. The message stays on the screen until you click the ok button or turn off the macintosh. To help diagnose and correct the problem, gather as much information on the situation as you can before starting over. M m...
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41 troubleshooting start over often you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memory and starting over. If you can, save any open documents before restarting the macintosh. If your system is frozen and does not respond to anything you do, or if you have a “bomb” message on the sc...
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4 if the power switch doesn’t turn off the computer, unplug your macintosh. If you suspect that the problem is with other equipment, such as a printer or an external hard disk that’s attached to your computer, turn that equipment off for 10 seconds or longer, then turn it on again and restart the ma...
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43 troubleshooting solutions to common problems the computer is turned on but the screen is dark. One of the following is probably the cause: m you have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the computer has not been used for a certain period. Press a key or move the mouse to turn off ...
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When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen. This icon indicates that your macintosh cannot find the system software it needs to start up. One of the following is probably the cause: m your computer may be having a problem recognizing external equ...
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When you try to start up from a floppy disk, a disk icon with an x appears in the middle of the screen and the floppy disk is ejected. This icon indicates that the floppy disk you tried to start up from is not a startup disk. Wait a few seconds. The computer should start up from its internal hard di...
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M if the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer using the disk tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in cd-rom drive) with the cd-rom disc that contains system software. (for instructions on how to start up your computer from the cd-rom disc, see “starting up from a cd-rom disc” in ...
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When formatting disks on a dos computer, always format standard double-sided disks in the 720k format. Always format high-density disks in the 1440k format. If a disk has been formatted incorrectly, use a dos computer to copy its contents onto another disk that has been properly formatted. The point...
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A dialog box with a bomb appears. Your system has a software problem. M write down what you were doing when the message appeared, and write down the message’s text and its number, if there is one. M restart your macintosh. (see “start over” in the section “when you run into trouble” earlier in this ...
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Check the startup disk and program you were using when the problem occurred. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software. Try starting up the computer from the disk tools disk or the cd-rom disc that contains system softwa...
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If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See “installing or reinstalling system software” later in this chapter for instructions. M you haven’t selected any text or set the insertion point (i). Make sure the program you want to type in is the active program. Then place the p...
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You can’t start an application program or it quits unexpectedly. Or, when you try to open a program, you see a message that not enough memory is available. One of the following is probably the cause: m the macintosh ran out of memory. Quit the programs that you have open and then open the program yo...
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You see a message that an application program can’t be found. The following dialog box appears if you try to open a document that was created with software that is not on your hard disk. Normally, you see this message if you try to open a document that came from another macintosh with software that ...
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You experience problems using a document from a dos computer. If you can’t open a dos document using a macintosh program, try the following: m open the document from within the program by choosing open in the program’s file menu. M use the pc exchange control panel to change the document’s type to o...
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54 chapter 5 initializing a hard disk before you can use a new disk, the disk must be prepared so that the computer knows where to store information on the disk. This preparation is called initializing (or formatting) the disk. When do you need to initialize a hard disk? The hard disk inside your co...
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If a blinking question mark appears, or if the computer starts up from your hard disk: you did not insert the cd-rom disc quickly enough for the computer to recognize it as a startup disk. Follow these steps: 1 shut down your computer. The cd-rom disc will remain in the cd-rom drive. 2 turn the comp...
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How to initialize a hard disk you initialize an apple scsi hard disk by using a program called apple hd sc setup, which is on the floppy disk labeled disk tools that came with your computer. If your computer came with a cd-rom drive and you didn’t receive floppy disks, you can find apple hd sc setup...
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5 click init to initialize the hard disk. 6 if a message appears asking you to name the disk, type a name and then click ok. 7 click quit when you see a message reporting that initialization was successful. If a message reports that initialization failed, try again. If initialization fails a second ...
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Repairing a damaged disk disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling. When do you need to repair a disk? If you see a message reporting that a disk is damaged or unreadable, you may need to repair the disk. Try these suggestions first if you can’t start up from a hard disk or you don’t see...
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How to test a hard disk you can test an apple scsi hard disk with the apple hd sc setup program, which is on the floppy disk labeled disk tools that came with your computer. If your computer has a built-in cd-rom drive, and you didn’t receive floppy disks, you can find the apple hd sc setup program ...
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If the test reveals a problem, you may be able to correct it by using disk first aid or another disk repair program (see the instructions in the next section), or you may need to reinitialize the disk (see “initializing a hard disk” earlier in this chapter). Consult an apple-authorized service provi...
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61 troubleshooting 3 click the icon of the disk you want to test. Disk icons appear in a box at the top of the disk first aid window. 4 click repair to begin testing and repairing the disk. You can’t repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the disk first aid program, but you can test these...
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If disk first aid cannot correct the problem m try repairing the disk again. Sometimes repeating the process corrects the problem. M use another disk repair or recovery program. Some disk repair programs let you recover information from a damaged disk. M consult a computer repair specialist for help...
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63 troubleshooting installing or reinstalling system software system software is the set of programs and other files that your computer uses to start itself up, keep track of your files, and run the application programs you use. System software is kept in the folder called the system folder. When yo...
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64 chapter 5 installing system software follow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal” installation of system software. If you’re installing system software on a hard disk for the first time, make sure that your hard disk has been initialized, a process that prepares the d...
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65 troubleshooting 8 start up your computer from the install disk 1 disk or the cd-rom disc that contains system software. See “starting up from a cd-rom disc” or “starting up from a floppy disk” in the section “initializing a hard disk” earlier in this chapter. The installer’s welcome screen appear...
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13 when you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click restart. If a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again. (follow the instructions on the screen.) if, after reinstalling system software by doing a normal installation, you still experien...
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To do a clean installation, follow these steps: 1 start up your computer from the disk tools disk or the cd-rom disc that contains system software. See “starting up from a cd-rom disc” or “starting up from a floppy disk” in the section “initializing a hard disk” earlier in this chapter. 2 find and o...
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8 insert the install disk 1 disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the cd-rom disc that contains system software into the cd-rom drive. The installer’s welcome screen appears. You may have to double-click the system software installer icon to open the installer program. 9 click continue. The eas...
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13 click clean install. 14 follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation. 15 when you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, you may need to click restart. You need to click restart only if you installed software onto th...
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Doing a custom installation for most macintosh users, the easy install procedure described in the previous sections is appropriate, because it automatically installs all the items you need. However, if you’d like to select a combination of system software files for your specific needs, you can custo...
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The custom install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components. 4 scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox next to each component you want to install. To get additional information about each component listed, click the box with the letter i in it to the ...
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For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions in this chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others. Health-related information about computer use muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with usi...
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Musculoskeletal discomfort as with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles. ...
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Eye fatigue eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fa...
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You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the de...
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Avoiding fatigue m change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feel tired. Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fatigue. M use a light touch when typing or using a mouse and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. M some computer users may develop discomfort in thei...
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Safety instructions for your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists: m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwis...
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Handling your computer equipment follow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components: m when setting up your computer, place components on a sturdy, flat surface, and carefully follow all setup instructions. M when connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the cable by its c...
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Handling the built-in monitor follow these procedures for handling the built-in monitor: m turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for extended periods. If the brightness is not turned down, the image on the screen could “burn in” and damage the screen. You can al...
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Handling floppy disks ejecting a disk for instructions on ejecting a floppy disk, a cd-rom disc, or a removable media disk, see the “disks” topic of macintosh guide, available in the guide ( h) menu. 125° f (52° c) 50° f (10° c) keep disks dry. Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk labe...
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If you can’t eject a floppy disk if you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, try the following in order: m hold down the x and shift keys and press the number 1 key on your keyboard to eject a disk in the internal disk drive. M turn off the computer. If the disk isn’t ejected, then hold down ...
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Cleaning your equipment follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. M don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Cleaning the computer ca...
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2 turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwise to disengage it. If you have an older mouse, you may need to press the plastic ring (rather than turn it) to disengage it. 3 turn the mouse right side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your othe...
Page 93: Appendix B
Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that can be installed in your computer to give it special capabilities, such as enhanced video capabilities, networking and communications, and additional processing power. Your macintosh has one processor-direct slot available to install a processor-direct...
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Installing an expansion card involves three steps: m opening the computer m inserting the card in the slot m closing the computer important to use an apple iie card with your macintosh, you will need version 2.2 or later of the apple iie card software. If you’re using an earlier version, consult the...
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5 place your thumbs on the two plastic tabs on the back panel of the computer. 6 press down on the tabs and pull gently until the back panel opens. 7 take the back panel off and set it aside. 87 installing an expansion card.
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8 slide the logic board (the board that holds the components that make your computer work) partway out until you have access to the entire slot at the right side of the board. You’ll need to hook your fingers around the little metal boxes to pull the logic board. Warning don’t pull the board all the...
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Installing a processor-direct slot (pds) card 1 remove the processor-direct slot (pds) expansion card from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its top edge to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the card. 2 align the card over the processor-direct slot. 3 press down on the card until th...
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Closing the computer 1 slide the logic board back in. Push on the back edge of the logic board until it is firmly in place. 2 if there is a connector on the card that you just installed (for example, if you are installing an apple iie card), remove the access cover on the back panel you removed earl...
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3 replace the back panel of the computer. Slip the back panel over the prongs at the bottom edge of the back of the computer and push it up and forward until it snaps into place. If your back panel was held on by screws, replace them. Warning never turn on your computer unless all of its internal an...
Page 101: Appendix C
93 your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriter keyboards don’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the computer without using the mouse. For example, in many application programs, pressing the x (command) key at the same time as the q key is often an alter...
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Special keys on apple keyboards (continued) control key in combination with other keys, this key provides shortcuts or modifies other actions. Delete key use to delete selected material, or the character to the left of the insertion point. Enter key in a dialog box, pressing enter is the same as cli...
Page 103: Index
X-control-power key, for restarting computer 41 x-option-esc, for quitting program in trouble 41, 47, 48 x-shift-1, for ejecting floppy disk 82 h icon, as guide menu indicator 9, 10 a apple desktop bus (adb) icon, 4, 5 accessory kit, system software in 63 activating applications 16 active menu, chec...
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B backing up files or disks 38 balloon help 24 basic macintosh skills 9–10 battery for clock 43 blinking question mark disk icon 7, 44, 63 bomb message 39, 41, 48 brightness control 28, 31, 43, 80 c cables connecting and disconnecting 79 connecting mouse and keyboard 4–5 for ethernet connection 33 k...
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Disk first aid 60–62, 64, 67 disk first aid icon 60, 64 disk icons blinking question mark 7, 44, 63 with x in center 45 disk repair programs 60, 62 disk tools disk apple hd sc setup program on 59 disk first aid on 60 initializing hard disk from 56 starting up from 44, 45, 55 system software on 64, 6...
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Formatting dos disks 47 formatting floppy disks 46–47 formatting hard disk 54, 55, 56–57 fpu (floating-point unit) 51 frozen system, troubleshooting 39, 41, 47 function keys 94 g grounding plug 3, 79 guide menu 9, 10, 15, 16. See also balloon help; macintosh guide window; macintosh shortcuts window ...
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99 index information sources 13, 40 initializing dos disks 47 initializing floppy disks 46–47 initializing hard disk 54, 55, 56–57 insertion point moving with return key 94 moving with tab key 94 setting 50 install disk 1 disk in system software installation 65, 68, 70 starting up from 55 installer ...
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Monitor. See also screen brightness control on 28, 31, 43 cleaning 77 color trinitron 28 handling guidelines 80 positioning 76 troubleshooting 7, 43 using more than one 43 monitor cable 43 mouse cleaning 83–84 double-clicking, for opening icon 10 holding 9 installing 4, 5 moving 9 moving arrow with ...
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101 index q question mark disk icon 7, 44, 63 question mark icon, as guide menu indicator 9, 10, 15 questions. See balloon help; guide menu; macintosh guide window; troubleshooting quitting applications when system freezes 47 r radio and television interference vi, 80 ram. See random-access memory r...
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Starting up 6. See also restarting macintosh from cd-rom disc 44, 54–55 from floppy disk 44, 45, 55 troubleshooting 7, 44, 45 startup disk cd-rom disc as 45, 54–55 floppy disk as 45, 55 purpose of 63 restarting computer with 44 troubleshooting 44, 46, 47 stereo speakers 28 storage folder 68, 69 supp...
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Restarting macintosh 41, 42, 44 sad macintosh icon 45 screen display 7, 43, 46, 49–50 scsi devices 44, 45, 58, 59 starting applications 51 starting the computer 7 startup disk 44, 46, 47 startup problems 58 system extensions 47 system folder 66 system software 44, 45, 47, 63, 66 system startup 44, 4...
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