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Power Macintosh
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related
information for Power Macintosh 8100 series 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 trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may
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Contents Communications regulation information vi Preface Welcome to Power Macintosh ix 1Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 1 Installing an expansion card 3 Connecting a monitor 3 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 8 Connecting other equipment 9 Turning the computer on 10 Problems turning your computer on? 13 What’s next? 14 Learning the basics 15 Reviewing the basics 16 Turning the computer off 17 Where to find answers
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2Getting Help 19 Getting answers to your questions 20 Identifying objects on the screen 28 Learning useful shortcuts 29 3Connecting Additional Equipment 31 Your computer at a glance 31 Connecting audio equipment 34 Connecting video equipment 39 Expanding memory 49 Installing internal drives 50 4Installing and Using Application Programs 51 Installing application programs 51 Working with several programs at a time 53 Backing up your
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Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 99 Health-related information about computer use 99 Safety instructions 104 Handling your computer equipment 105 Cleaning your equipment 109 Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card 111 Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV -equipped Power Macintosh computer 112 NuBus power requirements 113 Installing a NuBus card 113 Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard 121 Index 123 Contents v
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Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Ap
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DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Num
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Welcome to Power Macintosh Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to expand. This book will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you how to expand your Macintosh, and provide many tips on using your new system. Your Macintosh computer is powered by the new † microprocessor (or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, In
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Monitor Macintosh computer Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here) Keyboard Mouse Adapters for composite video (AV-equipped Power Macintosh only) Computer power cord Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor)
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Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics. 1 Getting Started The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A (in the section on health-related information) for tips on adjusting your work furnitu
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When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket (marked with he 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
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3If necessary, switch the computer off. If you heard a tone when you plugged in the computer, the computer has started up and you need to turn it off before proceeding. Press the power switch to turn the computer off. (The power switch is located on the back of the computer and is marked with the symbol I.) 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 e
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Connecting the monitor power cord Monitors have two cords to connect: a power cord and a monitor cable. To connect the monitor power cord, follow these steps: 1Place the monitor next to the computer. Keep these considerations in mind: m Allow a few inches for air circulation around the computer and monitor. m Make sure that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead li
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3Plug in the monitor power cord. Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer. If you have an Apple AudioVision monitor, be sure to plug the monitor power cord into the back of the computer, not into an outlet. 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 cord Monitor power socket Getting Started 5
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Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port. Your computer has two monitor ports: a high- density monitor port and a second monitor port. The high-density port accepts a monitor with a screen 16 inches or smaller (measured diagonally). High-density monitor port Second monitor port You can connect one or two monitors of either type, or one of each type. 6 Chapter 1
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To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps: 1Attach the monitor cable to the monitor. On some monitors, the cable is already attached. 2Attach the monitor cable to one of the monitor ports on the back panel of the computer. If you have a standard monitor, attach the monitor cable to the second monitor port. If you have an AudioVision monitor, you can attach the monitor cable to the computer’s high-density monitor port. However, if you plan to use your AudioVision monitor for video digitizi
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Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. The way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a separate cable or a built-in cable. Connecting a keyboard with a 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
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Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable 1Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard. The plug and the port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured. By the way: A port marked with the ◊ icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port. 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 A
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Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time, follow these steps: 1Turn on your monitor. See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power switch. On Apple monitors, the power switch is marked with the symbol I. By the way: You only need to turn on the monitor once. From now on, the monitor will turn off automatically when you shut down the computer, and it will turn on automatically when you start up the computer. (If the monitor is not plugged
