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The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to setup your computer and begin using it. (Note that your monitor and keyboar

3If your monitor came with an ADB cable, connect it according to the instructions thatcame with your monitor.Some monitors (such as this AppleVision 1

Securing your computerTo deter theft of your computer, you can purchase a locking cable and attachit to the security lock port on the computer’s back

4 Insert the screw into the hole on the security bar and tighten it into place.IMPORTANTDo not overtighten the screw.Note: For added protection, you c

This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect(PCI) expansion cards and memory, and explains how to install both.Installing

About PCI expansion cardsYou can install printed circuit boards (called “cards”) for video and graphicsapplications, networking and communications, ad

About memoryYou can add memory—dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) or videorandom-access memory (VRAM)—to your computer in packages called DualInline

DRAM configurationsYou can increase your computer’s DRAM up to 512 MB. The main logic boardhas eight DIMM slots which accept DIMMs that meet these spe

VRAM configurationsVideo RAM (VRAM), like standard DRAM, is also provided in DIMMs.Your computer comes with 2 MB of VRAM installed in two 1 MB DIMMs.(

Installing a PCI expansion card or memoryFollow these instructions to install a PCI expansion card or memory.Opening the computer1If your computer is

3Unplug all the cables except the power cord from the computer.Leave the power cord plugged in, or connect the power cord to your computerand to an AC

Connecting the mouse and keyboardThe way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether thekeyboard has a built-in cable or a separate cable.Co

5Press the two release buttons under the front panel and slide the cover toward youapproximately two inches.While pressing the release buttons, pull t

6 Remove the cover from the computer.After you slide the cover forward about two inches, lift it straight up and offthe computer.111Installing PCI Exp

7 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge staticelectricity from your body.IMPORTANTAlways do this before you t

Installing a PCI expansion card1 Flip the expansion card cover open.(front of computer)113Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory

2Pull out the port access cover and set it aside.(back of computer)Push the port access cover in gently with the finger ofone hand while pulling it st

3 Remove the card from its static-proof bag.Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector or any of thecomponents on the card.Connector11

4Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot.(back of computer)If the PCI card you are installing is full-length(12 inches), then be s

5Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.m Don’t rock the card side to side; instead, press the card straight into thes

6 Flip the expansion card cover up and snap it back into place. (Be sure to snap the coverback down on both ends.)7If you are installing memory, go to

Installing memory (DRAM, VRAM, or cache)1Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer.2 Flip out the support foot.Flip the support foot out

3If you want to adjust the angle of the keyboard, lower its feet.Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable1Plug the mouse cable into the port on eit

3Unlock the top chassis by pressing the release switches toward the inside of the computer.4 Using the tab shown below, lift the top chassis up to rev

5Swing the chassis up and insert the support arm in the hole as pictured below.Gently swing the top part of the chassisup so that it rests on the supp

6If you need to remove one or more existing DRAM DIMMs to make room for new ones,remove them now by following the illustration below.IMPORTANTDo not t

7If you’re installing DRAM DIMMs, align them in the DRAM slots as pictured.IMPORTANTDo not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only bythe edg

8If you’re installing VRAM DIMMs, place them in the VRAM slots as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only

9If you’re upgrading the cache module, remove the old cache module as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the connectors on the cache module. Hand

10 If you’re upgrading the cache module, insert the new one as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the connectors on the cache module. Handle it o

11 Replace the chassis by disengaging the support arm and gently swinging the chassisback into place.Support arm1 Disengage the support arm from the h

12 Lock the chassis back into place by pressing the release switches toward the outside ofthe computer.13 Unsnap the support foot and swing it back in

Closing the computer1 Replace the cover on the computer.Lower the cover all the way down onto the case, leaving a 2-inch gap. Pushthe cover back until

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,

2 Replace the security bar under the front panel if you wish.Place the security bar under the front panel so that the hook fits into the slotunder the

You are now finished with the installation. You may reconnect the cables andpower cord you disconnected from your computer, turn on the computer, ands

IVpartChapter 9 Start Here If Trouble OccursChapter 10 Solutions to Common ProblemsChapter 11 Diagnostic TechniquesTr oubleshooting

1359Start Here If Trouble OccursConsult this chapter and Chapter 10 to solve problems with your computerand its system software before youcall Apple f

Step 1: Gather as much information as you canWhen you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately.The message stays on the screen

Step 2: Restart your computerOften you can eliminate a problem simply by restarting your computer, whichclears the computer’s memory.To restart your M

Step 3: Check onscreen help, if you canMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide on some systems) contains sometroubleshooting information that is not included

mVolume InformationThis command uses the window to display information about disks anddisk partitions that your computer can access.mDevice Informatio

Turning th e computer onTo tu r n on the computer for the first time, follow these steps:1 Turn on your monitor.See the information that came with

14110Solutions to Common ProblemsConsult this chapter for solutions to specific problems with your computer after trying the generaltroubleshooting ti

Problems turning on or starting up your computerThe computer is turned on but the screen is dark.One of the following is probably the cause:m You have

m There may be a problem with the information stored in the area calledparameter RAM (PRAM) or nonvolatile video RAM (NVRAM). Reset thePRAM and NVRAM.

8. Restart your computer without holding down the Shift key.The computer starts up with your Extensions turned on again.9. If you had selected special

m System software is not installed on the startup hard disk, the systemsoftware is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly.Follow the instru

A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up.This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problemwith the sy

The computer freezes as icons are appearing at the bottom of your screen (systemextensions are loading).m Some equipment may not be correctly connecte

The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following:m Use the Drive Setup program to

Your computer won’t restart, and there may or may not be a CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. m Your computer may be trying to start up from a CD-ROM di

3Check to see what’s on your screen.Yo u ’ ll see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed bythe Energy Saver dialog box. (If you

Problems with application programs, documents, and memoryYou can’t start an application program; you see a message that not enough memory isavailable.

m Use the Memory control panel to reduce the size of the disk cache, removeor reduce the size of your RAM disk, or turn on virtual memory. For moreinf

The computer “freezes.”m Your computer may be trying to complete a task, but it’s taking so long thatit seems that the screen has frozen. If you need

m Restart your Macintosh. (For detailed steps, see Chapter 9, “Start Here IfTrouble Occurs.”) Most software problems are temporary, and restartingthe

m Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can causesystem software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key; thistemporar

You can’t open a document, or you see a message that an application program can’t be found.The document may have been created with a program that is n

You experience problems using a document from a DOS or Windows computer.If you can’t open a DOS or Windows document by double-clicking its icon,try on

You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a file can’tbe found.Macintosh programs designed specifically for the PowerPC

Problems with CD-ROM drives and discsProblems using the CD-ROM driveThe CD-ROM drive icon does not appear on the screen.m If you reinstalled the CD-RO

The tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open.If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:m Drag the disc icon to the Trash, or select it and choose Put A

5If you see the Macintosh “desktop” (shown here), skip now to “What’s Next?”IMPORTANTIf you want to turn off your computer, be sure to follow theprope

Your computer won’t restart, and there may be a CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive.m Your computer may be trying to start up from a CD-ROM disc. Press th

Problems using CD-ROM discsYou insert a CD-ROM disc, but its icon doesn’t appear on the Macintosh desktop. m Make sure that the disc label is facing u

Your computer ejects a CD-ROM disc without giving you any error message. m Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray and the disc label is facing u

Your CD-ROM disc is vibrating in the CD-ROM drive.m Some CD-ROM disc labels have artwork that is noticeably thicker on oneside than the other and can

Problems playing audio CDsYou don’t hear any sound when you play an audio CD or an audio track on a CD-ROMdisc using the AppleCD Audio Player.m If you

Problems using Photo CDsYou insert a Photo CD disc, but its icon doesn’t appear on the desktop.m Reinstall the CD-ROM and QuickTime software. The easi

Problems with floppy disks and floppy disk drivesYou can’t eject a floppy disk.If you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, by selecting the dis

After inserting a floppy disk, you see the message, “This is not a Macintosh disk: Do youwant to initialize it?" or "This disk is damaged: D

m The disk drive may be damaged. To see if this is the problem, click No toeject the disk; then insert the disk into another drive, if you have one. I

Problems with hard disksThe computer won’t start up from the internal hard disk, or the hard disk icon doesn’tappear on the desktop.m There may be a t

m If you connected an ADB cable between the monitor and the computer, isit attached firmly to the ports marked with V icons? (Don’t connect ordisconne

m Use the Memory control panel to turn off virtual memory. For moreinformation on virtual memory, see the information about memory inMacintosh Guide (

m If you don’t need to see thousands or millions of colors on the screen,reduce the color depth. Open the Monitors and Sound control panel in theContr

m There is a software problem. Try the following:Press x-Option-Esc to quit the application program in use when theproblem occurred. If this works, yo

m There is a software problem.Restart your Macintosh. For instructions, see Chapter 9, “Start Here IfTrouble Occurs.”Check the startup disk and applic

Your screen displays a right-angle bracket prompt (>).Your computer has tried to launch a “debugging” application, but could notfind one on your ha

Some icons look different from usual. m There may be a problem with the information that the computer uses tokeep track of files. To fix this problem,

The computer makes unusual sounds. m A program may need your attention. If an icon is blinking in the menu bar,open the menu, choose the program whose

Note: If you have an Apple printer, you need to determine which printerdriver to reinstall—the one that came with your printer or one of the driversin

m Make sure that all the network software is installed. The Network andAppleShare extensions should be in the Extensions folder. If you want touse fil

m Some disk-formatting programs don’t work with file sharing. If you usesuch a program, contact the manufacturer or vendor for compatibilityinformatio

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are severalplaces you can look for answers.18Chapter 1Apple GuideIf you

The file-sharing section doesn’t appear in the Sharing Setup control panel. m You may have turned off AppleTalk or file sharing using the ExtensionsMa

18111Diagnostic TechniquesThis chapter provides detailed instructions on several techniques you will useto diagnose and fix problems involving system

2 Turn off troublesome extensions using the Extensions Manager control panel.For more information about Extensions Manager, see Macintosh Guide (orMac

Testing and repairing your hard diskIf you see a message reporting that a disk is damaged or unreadable, you mayneed to repair the disk.Tr y th ese su

Testing for damage on your hard diskYou can test a hard disk for damage with the Drive Setup program, which ison the system software CD-ROM disc that

Repairing a damaged diskYou can repair some types of disk damage by using the Disk First Aidprogram, which is on the system software CD-ROM disc that

4Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk.You can’t repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the Disk First Aidprogram, but you c

Initializing a hard diskThe hard disk inside your computer was initialized (formatted for use) at thefactory, so you shouldn’t need to initialize it.

3In the list of drives, click the disk you want to initialize.4Click Initialize to initialize the hard disk.5Click Quit when you see a message reporti

If you see a blinking question mark on your screenThe blinking question mark means that your Macintosh is unable to findusable system software on your

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectivelyWhen you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menuMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS

Installing system softwareYour Macintosh came with all the necessary system software installed on itsinternal hard disk, so you don’t need to install

Performing a normal or easy installation of system softwareFollow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal” oreasy installati

4 Find and open the Drive Setup icon.You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. You may need tolook in a folder called Utilities to fin

11 Click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears.12 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk box is the one on which youwant to

If the installation was not successfulIf a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again.(Follow the instructions on the

2 Find and open the Disk First Aid icon.You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid.After Disk First Aid starts, follow t

10 Find and open the Install System Software icon.The Installer’s “welcome” screen appears.11 Click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears.12 Ma

14 Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK.The Easy Install dialog box appears. The Install button has changed to CleanInstall, and th

Replacing your special softwareSpecial software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions,custom utilities, fonts, or Apple Menu Ite

Performing a custom installationFor most Macintosh users, the Easy Install procedure described in theprevious sections is appropriate because it autom

Monitor power cord(sometimes built into the monitor)Computer power cordMonitor cable(sometimes built into the monitor)KeyboardApple PlainTalk Micropho

20Chapter 1Getting Help via the InternetIf you have an Internet connection, you can get information from the Apple World Wide Web site athttp://www.ap

4 Find and open the Drive Setup icon.You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. You may need tolook in a folder called Utilities to fin

The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available systemsoftware components.13 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk b

Rebuilding your desktopA procedure known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh to keepaccurate track of data on your startup disks. Even th

7Click OK.The computer rebuilds the desktop. This can take several minutes.IMPORTANTDo not stop the desktop-rebuilding process. Doing so coulddamage y

VpartAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsAppendix B Special Keys on Your KeyboardAppendixes

207For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions inthis chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you

Musculoskeletal discomfortAs with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using acomputer can make your muscles sore and stiff. T

Eye fatigueEye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for along time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must wor

21Setting Up Your ComputerThe Guide MenuTo find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h)menu—your main source of information about your computer

m When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed.Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle, withyour wri

Avoiding fatiguem Change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feeltired. Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fat

Safety instructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followingprecautions.Tur n off the computer completely and disconne

Handling your computer equipmentFollow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components:m When setting up your computer, place component

Handling the monitorFollow these procedures for handling a monitor:m Make sure that the ventilation openings on the computer and the monitorare clear

Handling floppy disksFollow these procedures for handling floppy disks.125° F (52° C)50° F (10° C)Keep disks dry.Do not use apencil or an eraser on a

Handling CD-ROM discsKeep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD-ROM discs:m Hold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center

m Never transport your computer with a disc inside the CD-ROM drive.m Keep your computer equipment away from any source of liquid (such aswashbasins,

Power supplyThe power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and shouldnot be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If th

Cleaning the mouseThe mouse contains a small ball that must roll smoothly for the mouse towork properly. You can keep this ball free of dirt and greas

Reviewing the basicsUse the following illustrations to review the onscreen elements you use towork with your computer.MenusThe strip across the top of

4Clean the three small rollers inside the mouse with a cotton swab moistened with water.Rotate the rollers to clean all around them.5Wipe the mouse ba

Locking and unlocking the mouseSome mouse devices can be locked so that the ball can’t be removed. Alocking mouse has a small hole on the plastic ring

To unlock the mouse, follow these steps:1Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring.2Press down on the paper clip while you tu

223Your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriterkeyboards don’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to thecompu

Special keys on Apple keyboards (continued)Control key In combination with other keys, this key provides shortcuts ormodifies other actions.Delete key

Typing special characters and symbolsYou can type a variety of international and other special symbols andcharacters (including characters with diacri

Note: If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks on some of thepictures of keys in Key Caps, try pressing Option-x to see the diacriticalmarks

Special key combinationsIf difficulties with your mouse or computer don’t allow you to use standardmethods of quitting a program or restarting your co

x (Command)-Control-Power keys, torestart the computer 137, 227x (Command) key 223x (Command)-Option-Esc keys, to forcea program to quit 149, 172,

WindowsWindows are boxes that display text, graphics, or icons. To change the shapeor position of a window, or to close a window, use the elements sho

obtaining peripheral devices andsupplies viii, 55, 216power supply service 218removing extra built-in SCSIterminators 95repair service and warranty

231IndexCcablesADB 10audio equipment 81checking connections 142, 171, 172coaxial 55, 57, 58dual RCA-plug 88, 89, 90fiber-optic 58keyboard 2, 11

communications regulation informationviii-ixcompatibility problemsapplication programs 157control panels 169system extensions 169, 181–182composite

customer support. See also Apple-authorized dealers/serviceprovidersApple Assistance Center 138booklet described 135hotline x, 18, 28custom install

Dual Inline Memory Modules. See DIMMsdual-plug adapters 82dual RCA-plug cables 88, 89, 90dynamic random-access memory. See DRAMEEasy Access control

extensions. See system extensionsExtensions folder 178Extensions Manager control panel. Seealso system extensionsCD-ROM drive problems 158, 161file-

Hhard diskillustration of 74–75initializing 187–188testing and repairing 183–186troubleshooting 148, 169updating 192, 195, 200hard disk space req

Integrated Services Digital Network. See ISDNinterferencefrom electrical equipment 176with radio and television receptionviii, 98, 214between two mon

performance and 170printing and 177RAM disk 151, 170troubleshooting 150–151, 152, 154,157, 165used by system software additions 40virtual memory

shared telecommunications equipmentfor online access 46troubleshooting 177–180network zoneschoosing 62, 65defined 61nonvolatile video RAM. See NVR

IconsIcons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents, andfolders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains

S-video Out (on video equipment) 86,88–9010Base-T Ethernet 55, 56, 76–77power button 16, 17, 74–75, 137power cordschecking connections 142connecti

Restart command (Special menu)137, 189Return key 224RJ-45 telephone-style connector 56router address 65RS232 cables 94Ssafety instructionscleaning

sound, problems recording from an audio CD 164sound input/output devices, connecting78–85sound input/output ports 76–77, 78–79,81–82, 83Spacebar (at

TTab key 224tape deck, connecting to the computer78–82TCP/IP control panel 60, 64–66, 177TCP/IP network connections, configuring60, 63–66Technical I

keyboard problems 171–173Macintosh Guide and 138memory problems 150–154, 157, 165microphone malfunctions 174mouse problems 171network usage probl

VVCR, connecting to the computer 86–91ventilation around computer components7, 213ventilation openings on the computer andmonitors 98, 214video came

Power MacintoshUser’s ManualIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Power Macintosh 7600 series computers

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

iiiCommunications regulation information viiiPreface Why Is This Book So Thin? xiPart I Getting Started1Setting Up Your Computer 1Posit

252Learning to Use Your ComputerTheGuide menu is your main source of information about your computer.The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in

2Learning to Use Your Computer 25Learning the basics 26After you take the tutorial 27Where to find answers 28Four simple tips for

Part III Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities7Connecting Additional Equipment 73Your computer’s components and front panel controls 74Your

10 Solutions to Common Problems 141Problems turning on or starting up your computer 142Problems with application programs, documents, and me

Part V AppendixesAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 207Health-related information about computer use 207Safety instructions

Communications regulation informationFCC declaration of conformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the foll

Industry Canada statementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing equipmentregulations.Cet appareil numérique d

Apple GuideIf you need help or experience a problem while using the computer, open the Guide (h) menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide). Th

Why Is This Book So Thin?xiYo u’ve just purchased a powerful computer with virtually limitlesscapabilities. So why isn’t the manual the size of the Ne

IpartChapter 1 Setting Up Your ComputerChapter 2 Learning to Use Your ComputerChapter 3 Installing and Using SoftwareGetting Started

Learning the basicsTo st a r t th e tutorial, follow these steps:1Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk.Hold the mouse as shown, with the cab

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) m

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are severalplaces you can look for answers.28Chapter 2Apple GuideIf you

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectivelyWhen you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menuMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS

3Setting Up Your ComputerPositioning the computerPlace your computer on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet.Your Power Macintosh was de

30Chapter 2Getting Help via the InternetIf you have an Internet connection, you can get information from the Apple World Wide Web site athttp://www.ap

31Learning to Use Your ComputerThe Guide MenuTo find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h)menu—your main source of information about your com

Turning th e computer offTo turn your computer off, follow these instructions:1Press the Power key (π) on your keyboard.The following dialog box appe

33Read this chapter for informationon installing and working withsoftware on your computer.Yo u’ ll probably want to purchase and install application

Installing application programsMost application programs come with an installer that makes it easy to installthem on your hard disk. Follow the instru

After you insert the disk containing your application program, follow theinstructions that came with the program to install it.To ej ect a floppy disk

Opening an application programYou open a program the same way you open other items—by double-clickingthe program’s icon.When you open a document, the

Switching programsYou can switch to another open program by choosing its name from theApplication menu.If a program’s icon is dimmed in the menu, that

Five tips for using application programs effectivelyUse “native” Power Macintosh programs.m Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most application p

About the software included with your computerYour computer includes a lot of software. Some of it is preinstalled and readyfor use, while other softw

Plugging in the computerBefore you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all thesetup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you

Optional system software additionsYour computer includes optional software that adds other capabilities to theMac OS. This software was not installed

Application programsYour computer comes with application programs to play QuickTime videos, toplay audio CDs in your CD-ROM drive, and to open HyperCa

IIpartChapter 4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone LineChapter 5 Connecting Your Computer to a NetworkChapter 6 Using an Online Service or the In

45A world of information is now available online. By connecting your computerto a telephone line, you can access the Internet, send and receive electr

46Chapter 4Types of equipmentThere are three types of equipment you can use to get online: a modem,an ISDN line, and shared telecommunications equipme

Choosing and connecting a modemA modem is a piece of equipment that turns the data from your computer intoinformation that can be transmitted over tel

Choosing a modemWhen selecting a modem, look for one with fast data-transfer speed, acompatible modem cable, and good bundled software.Data-transfer s

Bundled softwareMany modems include bundled software, such as fax software, a terminalemulation program, and free trial membership software for online

Voltages for different locationsCountry Single voltageJapan 100South Korea 100/220Jamaica, Taiwan 110Peru 110/220Brazil, Lebanon 110–220Philippines 11

There are fixed monthly charges and per-minute usage fees for ISDN, just likeregular phone service. Typically, ISDN costs more than regular phone serv

Your Macintosh has built-in networking ports so that you can connect it to anetwork that consists of as few as two computers or as many as thousands o

This chapter describes how to connect to and configure your computer onLocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Refer to the appropriate information sourcefor

53Connecting Your Computer to a NetworkConnecting to a LocalTalk networkTo connect your Macintosh to a LocalTalk network, you will need LocalTalkcable

3Attach a network cable between the LocalTalk adapter connected to your computer andthe last LocalTalk adapter on your existing network.Use the LocalT

Connecting to an Ethernet networkThe built-in Ethernet capabilities of your Macintosh allow you to connect toany standard Ethernet network using 10Bas

Connecting to a twisted-pair Ethernet networkFollow this procedure to connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet network thatuses twisted-pair cable. The h

Connecting to a thin coaxial Ethernet networkFollow this procedure to connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet network thatuses thin coaxial cable. The h

4Plug the connector on the transceiver into the AAUI Ethernet port on your Macintosh.A thin coaxial network must be terminated at the endpoints to fun

To connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet transceiver for other types ofEthernet media:1Shut down your Macintosh.2Connect the Ethernet transceiver to t

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

Connecting to multiple networks simultaneouslyBecause your Macintosh has three networking ports—LocalTalk, AAUIEthernet, and 10Base-T Ethernet—it is p

Configuring your AppleTalk network connectionTo configure your AppleTalk network connection, you must specify the portyou use to connect your computer

4 Use the Current Zone pop-up menu (if available) to choose the zone you want.If you don’t see a pop-up menu here, this setting has been locked or you

Configuring your TCP/IP network connectionYou use the TCP/IP control panel when your computer is connected to anetwork that uses TCP/IP standards, suc

“MacIP” stands for Macintosh Internet Protocol. MacIP is both a type of serverand a protocol for sending Internet-type packets of information over anA

4 Use the Configure pop-up menu to choose a configuration method.If you are connected using Ethernet, the pop-up menu looks like this:If you are conne

7Click the close box to close the TCP/IP control panel.If you have made configuration changes, an alert box asks if you want tosave them. If you have

67You can use your Macintosh to join the fastest growing organization on Earth:the online community. By connecting your computer to an online service

68Chapter 6America OnlineAmerica Online (AOL) is an online service; in addition to Internet access,America Online provides many exclusive information

What you can do onlineYou can usually do the following through an online service or the Internet.Exchange electronic mailYou use e-mail to exchange me

Connecting a monitorYou can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh computer,including most standard monitors. See theTe c h n i c a l In fo

Download filesYou can retrieve pictures, sound files, movies, text documents, utilities, andapplication software at a minimal cost (and often at no co

IIIpartChapter 7 Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter 8 Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional MemoryExpanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

73You can expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it.The illustrations on the next two pages show where equipment connects toyour

Your Computer ’s Components and Front Panel ControlsKeyboard MouseCD-ROM driveMonitorInternal hard disk driveSpeakerFloppy disk driveComputerPower-on

Monitor Your monitor may look different. An AppleVision AVDisplay with a built-in microphone and stereospeakers is shown here.Internal hard disk drive

Your Computer ’s Ports and ConnectorsMonitor power socketMonitor portSCSI portEthernet port (AAUI)Sound output portApple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Sound

77Connecting Additional Equipment[Printer port (GeoPort) Connects your Macintosh to a printer, LocalTalknetwork or GeoPort AdapterWModem port (GeoPort

Connecting audio equipmentYour computer has two sets of ports (also known as “jacks”) for handlingaudio equipment: sound input and output ports like t

The computer’s sound input and output ports accept these 3.5-mm connectors:The “stereo miniplug” is the smaller of the two and is found most often ons

8Chapter 13Plug in the monitor power cord.Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer.Some monitor power cords must b

The left and right RCA-type portsYour computer also has ports that accept left and right input and outputthrough RCA-type connectors. These connectors

Connecting most audio equipmentTo connect most audio equipment, follow the steps below. For specificinstructions on connecting a microphone, skip to t

6If your audio equipment is a sound output device such as headphones or amplifiedspeakers, attach it to either the sound output port or the left and r

Connecting and positioning a microphoneYou can use the Apple PlainTalk Microphone that comes with someMacintosh computers (or a compatible line-level

84Chapter 73Place the Apple PlainTalk Microphone at the top center of the monitor, so that themicrophone’s Apple (K) icon is facing you.If you’re usin

6Double-click the Monitors & Sound control panel to open it.Below is an example of the Monitors & Sound control panel. The controlpanel may lo

Connecting video equipmentYou can connect video equipment to your computer so that you can viewTV and other video images on your monitor, and store th

The S-video input port accepts this type of connector:Note: The S-video input port is compatible with both seven-pin and four-pinS-video connectors.IM

Connecting video equipment for input to the computerWhen you connect video equipment to the video input port on your computer,you can view video on yo

5Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out port on the video equipment.Follow the directions that came with the VCR or camera.6Plug the other

9Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting the monitor cable and ADB cableAfter you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable tothe compu

Composite video connection for input from a VCRS-video connection for input from a cameraS-video inputportS-video Out portS-video cableæAudio inputpor

91Connecting Additional EquipmentComposite video connection for input from a camera9 Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera.You can now begin work

Connecting external SCSI devicesYour computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small ComputerSystem Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-ze

93Connecting Additional EquipmentBefore you connect a SCSI deviceBefore you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh, be sure to complete thetasks expl

Make sure you use the right type and length of cableTo attach a SCSI device to your computer or to another device in the chain,always use SCSI cables

Terminate the SCSI chain properlyTo ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be presentat each end of a SCSI chain. There is alr

Connecting a SCSI deviceAfter you read “Before You Connect a SCSI Device” earlier in this chapter,follow the instructions below. Use these general ins

Connecting a printerYour computer has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer.The printer port accepts either a direct cable connection (to

Connecting a second monitorYou can install an expansion card that provides a second monitor port, if onemonitor doesn’t provide enough screen space.To

Connecting an ADB input deviceYour computer has an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, which connects themouse and the keyboard to your computer. You can ad