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Follow the instructions in this
chapter to set up your computer.
1 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 usi
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Monitor Macintosh computer Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here) Mouse Keyboard Apple PlainTalk Microphone (optional) Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor) Computer power cord Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor)
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Positioning and 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 th
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IMPORTANT The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the 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. Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors (often called displays) to your Macintosh computer, including most standard monitors. See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list. This section contains instructions for connecting most typ
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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 socket Monitor power cord Setting Up Your Computer 5
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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 computer’s monitor port. Some monitors also include a cable called an Apple 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
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3If your monitor came with an ADB cable, connect it between the ports marked with the V icon on the back of the computer and on the back of the monitor. Auxiliary ADB ports V Apple Desktop Some monitors (such as this Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display) come with an Bus (ADB) port ADB (V) cable that you can plug into the back of the monitor. The other end 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 monito
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Connecting 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 s
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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).
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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 V icon, plug the keyboard cable into this port. Otherwise, plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the V 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
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By the way: Depending on the type of monitor you have, you may only need to turn 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 separately. 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 Po
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4Do one of the following. 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. Close box Click here for more help. Note: If you are using a Power Macintosh MP
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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.” Setting Up Your Computer 13
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Problems turning 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 turned on? m Is the computer turned on? The power button on the front panel of the computer should be illuminated. If it isn’t, press the power button. m Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly?
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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.” Setting Up Your Computer 15
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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. Apple Guide If you need help or experience a problem while using the computer, open the Guide (h) menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide). The Guide menu is the main source for information while you are using the computer. Macintosh User’s Manual Use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it, or to find solutions to problems. Other manua
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Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively When you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menu 1 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. Whe
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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. Learning 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.
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The Guide Menu To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h) menu—your main source of information about your computer. 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 N
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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. Guide menu File, Edit, View, Label, and Special To find an answer to a question, are also menus. look in the Guide (h) menu. Application menu Apple menu To se
