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Power Macintosh
Getting Started
Setup and important health-related information
for the Power Macintosh 8100/80 and 8100/80AV
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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. Startup sound created and performed by Stanley Jordan. © 1993 Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-
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Contents Communications regulation information vii Preface Welcome to Power Macintosh ix Part I Setting Up Your Computer and Learning the Basicsi 1Setting Up 1 Plugging in the computer 2 Installing an expansion card 3 Connecting a monitor 4 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 8 Connecting other devices 9 Turning the computer on 9 Problems turning on your computer? 12 What’s next? 13 2Safety and Health Information 15 Safety instructions
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3Learning to Use Your Computer 23 Part 1: Starting the Macintosh Basics tour 24 Part 2: Practicing your new skills 28 Answers to the review questions 32 Clues on your screen 42 Turning the computer off 43 4Basic Skills 45 Working with icons 46 Working with windows 48 Working with documents 50 Working with disks 52 Organizing your desktop 54 Working with pull-down menus 55 Keyboard shortcuts in the Finder and in directory dialog boxes 56 Part II Mor
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Connecting an additional monitor 78 Connecting a trackball or other input device 78 Connecting a microphone 79 Connecting a GeoPort Telecom Adapter or modem 80 Connecting to a high-speed network 80 Attaching a security lock 82 6Using Software With Your Power Macintosh 83 Using Power Macintosh application programs 83 Using older Macintosh programs 85 The software programs that came with your computer 86 7Using Stereo Audio 87 About your computer’s sound
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Part III Troubleshootingi 9Solutions to Common Problems 115 When you run into trouble 115 Solutions to common problems 118 10 Reinstalling System Software 127 Do you need to install system software? 128 Starting up from a built-in CD-ROM drive 128 Starting up from a floppy drive 129 Reinstalling system software 130 Custom installation 132 Reinstalling the CD-ROM software 132 Copying system software from the Power Macintosh CD disc 134 Appendix Exchang
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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 App
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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 set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Observation des normes—Classe B Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le Ministère
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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 manual 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 is powered by the new microprocessor (or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc., Moto
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Setting Up Your Computer and Learning the Basics Chapter 1 Setting Up Chapter 2 Safety and Health Information Chapter 3 Learning to Use Your Computer Chatper 4 Basic Skills Part I of this book provides the information you need to set up and learn about your Macintosh. It includes instructions for m Setting up the computer and turning it on m Using the computer safely m Learning basic Macintosh skills If you are new to the Macintosh, go through all the chapters in this section. You’ll find a tuto
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Follow the instructions in this section to set up your computer 1 Setting Up Setting up your computer involves these steps: m Plugging in the computer m Connecting a monitor m Connecting the mouse and keyboard m Turning the computer on Macintosh computer Monitor Keyboard Mouse Adapters for composite video Keyboard cable (Power Macintosh 8100/80AV only) Monitor cable Monitor power cord Computer power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) (sometimes built into the monitor) 1
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Plugging in the computer Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the installation instructions in Chapter 1. Then, before you connect anything to your Macintosh, follow the instructions below to plug it in. The plug grounds and protects the computer from electrical damage while you are setting up. When you are ready to begin: 1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer. 2Plug t
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Power cord socket Power cord plug IMPORTANT Be sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to. If the computer starts up: If you hear a tone, the computer has started up and you need to turn it off before proceeding. The power switch is located on the I back of the computer and is marked with the symbol . Press the switch to turn the computer off. Installing an expansion card If you purchased any expansion cards for your Macintos
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Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh, including: m Apple AudioVision monitors. AudioVision monitors include built-in speakers, a microphone, video, and an ADB port (for an input device such as a keyboard). m Most standard monitors. See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list. This section contains instructions for connecting both types of monitors. To connect a monitor from a manufacturer other than Apple, also r
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3Plug in the monitor’s power cord. Some power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer. You can also plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet (an adapter may be needed). Some monitors have to be connected to a grounded power outlet, not to the computer’s power socket. Check the information that came with the monitor. Monitor power cord Monitor power socket Setting Up 5
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Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor’s power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port. Your computer has two monitor ports: a standard monitor port, and a high-density monitor port for AudioVision monitors. The high-density port accepts a monitor with a screen 16 inches or smaller (measured diagonally). High-density monitor port (for connecting an AudioVision monitor) Second monitor port (for connecting a standard monitor) You can connect one or
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2Attach the monitor cable to one of the monitor ports on the back panel of the computer. If the monitor is an AudioVision model, such as the Apple AudioVision 14, attach the monitor cable to the computer’s high density monitor port. If the monitor is a standard model, attach the monitor cable to the standard monitor port. AudioVision monitors are connected here. Standard monitors are connected here. If you have an AudioVision monitor, see the information that came with the monitor to use its spe
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Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. They are all connected the same way. 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 same icon (◊). Align the icons before you insert the plug. The positions of the
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Connecting other devices If you are new to the Macintosh: It’s a good idea to get some experience with your computer before connecting other devices, such as a printer or scanner. Go through the rest of the material in Part I, including the learning materials in Chapter 3. When you are ready to connect other devices to your Macintosh, follow the instructions in Chapter 5. Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time, follow these steps. 1 Turn on the monitor. See the inform
