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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 next page shows all the equipment you will need to set
up your computer and begin using it. (Note that your monitor and keyboard
may look slightly different depending on what you purchased.)
Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet.
(Your Power Macintosh was designed to be used and carried in the horizontal
position, as shown on the nex
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Macintosh computer Monitor Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here) Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor) Apple PlainTalk Microphone (optional) Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) Computer power cord
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IMPORTANT When picking up your computer, be sure to grasp it by the sides. Grasping it by the front or back can cause the computer’s cover to lift off. When lifting or carrying the computer, always grasp it by the sides, as shown. Do not lift or carry the computer by grasping the front and back. Plugging in the computer Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect anything to your Macintosh, follow the inst
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WARNING Setting the correct voltage for your computer does not set the voltage for your monitor even if the monitor’s power cord is connected directly to your computer. To protect your monitor, be sure to use the appropriate adapter or voltage converter, if one is necessary. Check to see that the voltage switch on the back of your computer is Set the switch to show “115” for properly set before you plug it in. voltages in the 100–130V range. If you need to change the setting, Set the switch to s
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Voltages for different locations Country Single voltage Japan 100 South Korea 100/220 Jamaica, Taiwan 110 Peru 110/220 Brazil, Lebanon 110–220 Philippines 115 Bermuda, Canada, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuela 120 Mexico 127 Saudi Arabia 127/220 Hong Kong 200 India, South Africa 220–250 Israel, Pakistan, Singapore 230 Australia, Kuwait, Malta, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Oman, Qatar, United Kingdom 240 Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
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2Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer. 3Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. WARNING Be sure to set the voltage switch on the back of your computer for the voltage system to which you’re connecting the computer. This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third
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Installing an expansion card If you purchased a PCI expansion card for your Macintosh, install it now. (See Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card,” for instructions.) If you don’t have to install an expansion card, go on to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.” Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh computer, including most standard monitors. See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list. This section contai
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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. WARNING Setting the correct voltage for your computer does not set the voltage for your monitor even if the monitor’s power cord is connected dir
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Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port. To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps: 1Attach the monitor cable to the monitor. On some monitors, the cable is already attached. 2Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back panel of the computer. See the information that came with the monitor to use its special features. Monitor cable ™ Monitor port Getting Started 9
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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 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 mark
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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 ◊ icon (symbol). Align the symbols before you insert the plug. (The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured here.) By the
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Connecting other equipment If you are new to the Macintosh, it’s a good idea to get some experience using your computer before you connect other equipment, such as a printer or scanner. To learn basic Macintosh skills, continue with the instructions in this chapter. When you’re ready to connect other equipment to your Macintosh, see the instructions in Chapter 3. Turning the computer on WARNING Setting the correct voltage for your computer does not set the voltage for your monitor even if the m
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2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard. The Power key is marked with a triangle. Its location depends on which keyboard you have. You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up. Getting Started 13
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3Check to see what’s on your screen. You ’ll see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed by the Energy Saver dialog box. m If you’re a beginning Macintosh user, press the Return key. m If you’re an experienced Macintosh user, you may want to set your energy- saving options now (refer to the information about saving energy in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu, and “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” later in this chapter). m If, when you pres
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Skip now to “What’s Next?” m If you see a blinking question mark, see “Solutions to Common Problems” in Chapter 6. m If you see anything else on your screen, or if you see nothing at all, see the section “Problems Turning Your Computer On?” later in this chapter. Note: To save energy, your computer is automatically set to put itself to sleep if you haven’t used it for 30 minutes or more (the screen dims). If your computer attempts to go to sleep while you’re setting it up, simply press a key on
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What’s next? You’ve finished setting up your computer. Continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.” When you’ve learned the basic Macintosh skills, turn to the section “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” to learn how to set energy-saving options for your computer. m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to the section “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” later in this chapt
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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: 1Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk. Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. Rest the heel of your palm on the desk and grasp the sides of the mouse between your thumb and fingers. Use your wrist and finge
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2Move the tip of the arrow (8) to the question mark (h) in the upper-right portion of the screen. If you run out of room on your mouse pad or desk while moving the mouse, pick up the mouse and place it where there’s more room. (The arrow on the screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk.) 3With the tip of the arrow on the question mark, press and hold down the mouse button. A list of choices (called a menu) appears. This is the Guide (h) menu, which is the place t
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Reviewing the basics You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer. Icons Menu Window Menus The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. The symbols and words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press the mouse button. Guide menu To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h) menu. Application menu You can have several applicati
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Icons Icons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents and folders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains. This icon represents your computer’s internal hard disk. Icons like this one represent application programs, which you use to create documents and do other work. Icons like this one represent documents, which you can create and edit. Icons like this one represent folders. A folder contains other icons. To throw away an item you no longer want, d
