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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 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
furniture so
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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 computer, follow the instructions in this section on how to plug it in. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you set up. When you are ready, follow these steps: 1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power cord socket (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back
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If the computer starts up: If you hear a tone, the computer has started up. You need to turn it off before proceeding. To do so, press the power button (also called the standby power button), marked with the ® symbol on the back of the computer. Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh. To connect a monitor, refer to the instructions that came with it in addition to the instructions here. Connecting the monitor power cord Monitors have two cords to connect:
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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 4 Chapter 1
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Connecting the monitor video cable After you plug in the monitor power cord, connect the monitor video cable to the computer’s monitor port. To connect the monitor video cable, follow these steps: 1Attach the monitor video cable to the monitor. On some monitors, the cable is already attached. 2Attach the monitor video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer. The monitor port is marked with the ™ icon (symbol). ™ Monitor port Monitor video cable If your monitor has a microphone or
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Connecting the mouse and keyboard 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 Apple Desk
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2Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB port marked with the ◊ icon on the back of the computer. V ADB port Some monitors also have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse. See the information that came with your monitor. 3If you want to adjust the keyboard’s angle, lower its feet. To adjust the keyboard angle, lower the feet until they snap into position. Getting Started 7
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Connecting the modem A modem is hardware that may already be installed inside your computer. The modem enables your computer to send and receive faxes and telephone calls, to connect to the Internet, to access online services, and to communicate with other computer users. (You use the modem through the appropriate software already installed on your Performa. See your modem documentation for further information.) You can confirm whether you have an internal modem by seeing if you have an internal
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Line splitter (purchased separately) To internal modem To telephone External modem port (This port is covered if an internal modem is installed. If it is covered, do not remove the cover or plug anything into the external modem port.) Phone jack in wall Phone cord Internal modem connector You can use any standard phone cord to connect your internal modem connector to a phone jack. If you have only one phone jack, consider purchasing a line splitter at an electronics supply store. A line splitter
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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, see the instructions in Chapter 3. Turning the computer on for the first time To turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps: 1Turn on your monitor. See the information t
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2Press and hold down the Power key for about 2 seconds. The Power key is marked with a triangle on your keyboard. You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen. You will see a “welcome screen” with a Launcher (shown below) that you use to choose what you want to do next. m If you don’t know how to use a mouse, press the letter M on your keyboard for an on-screen program that teaches you how to use it. m If you’re new to the Macintosh but familiar w
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4When you’re finished exploring the items on your screen, click Exit. You’ll see the Macintosh desktop as pictured below. (Note: Most computer screens have a slight black border around them.) Hard disk icon Your Launcher has more—and perhaps Macintosh desktop, after you different—items in it exit the welcome screen than are shown in this illustration. 5Take Tutorial Part 2 or skip to the section “What’s Next?” later in this chapter. Click the Tutorial Part 2 button to continue learning the bas
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Problems turning on your computer? If the screen is dark, 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-on light on the front panel should be on. If it isn’t, press the standby power button (marked with the symbol ®) on the back of the computer. m Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard
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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, see the next section, “Learning the Basics in the Performa Tutorials.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide. Or select Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu (h) in the upper-right corner of your screen and explore it yourself. What you can’t find in this manual you can find
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Learning the basics in the Performa tutorials Read this section if you haven’t already gone through Mouse Skills or the Performa Tutorial that appeared on your screen when you first turned on your computer, or if you want to go on to Performa Tutorial Part 2. These programs teach you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the Performa Tutorial, Tutorial Part 2, or Mouse Skills once you are past the introductory “welcome screens,” follow these steps: 1Slide your mouse along
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2 Move the mouse so that the arrow (8) is over the picture of the particular tutorial you want to take. If you don’t see the Performa Tutorial, Tutorial Part 2, or Mouse Skills pictures on your screen, put the arrow on the word “Learning” and click (quickly press and release) the mouse button. 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 mo
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Reviewing the basics Use the following illustrations to review the elements on your screen with which you work on 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” (lists) 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 applicat
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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 represent folders. A folder contains other icons. To throw away an item you no longer want, drag
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Turning the computer off There are two ways to turn off your computer: with the Power key on the keyboard or with the Shut Down command in the Special menu. Using the Power key To turn the computer off using the Power key, follow these instructions: 1If the computer is in sleep mode (the monitor is on but the screen is dark), press any key except Caps Lock to wake it. 2Press and hold the Power key (marked with a π) on the keyboard for about 2 seconds. The following dialog box appears on the scre
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3With the tip of the arrow on the word “Special,” press and hold down the mouse button. 4While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow down the list of choices until the words “Shut Down” are highlighted; then release the mouse button. To turn the computer on again, just press the Power key for about 2 seconds. If you can’t shut down your computer If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Power key or choosing Shut Down—for example, if the computer “freezes” so that the p
