Apple Macintosh System 7.5 Manuale Utente

MacintoshSystem7.5Group Upgrade Handbook

Performing the group upgradem Upgrade the LaserWriter drivers on any computers that will continue touse System 6.m Upgrade the printer software on any

Install System 7.5 first on your own computer or on a test system tobecome familiar with the upgrade process and the new features ofthe software.This

Installing System 7.5You can install system software from one of two sources:m the floppy disks supplied in this packagem the System Install folder on

1 Open the Before You Install folder or disk.m If you are using the Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD, open theBefore You Install folder.m If you

5Click Move to move potentially incompatible items out of the System Folder.The Safe Install Utility creates a new folder on your hard disk named MayN

Step 3: Use the InstallerTo install the new software, follow these steps:1 Quit any open application programs or desk accessories.2 InsertInstall Disk

5Make sure that the disk indicated on the screen is the one on which you want to installthe software.If the wrong disk name appears, click the Switch

To install the QuickDraw GX software:1 Quit any open application programs or desk accessories.2 Insert the Installdisk into a floppy disk drive or ope

7 Follow the instructions on the screen. Messages report the status of the installation. If you’re installing from floppydisks, messages tell you when

PowerTalkFor more information about PowerTalk’s features, see “PowerTalkCollaboration Services” in Chapter 6 of the Macintosh System 7.5 UpgradeGuide.

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7 Follow the instructions on the screen. Messages report the status of the installation. If you’re installing from floppydisks, messages tell you when

Step 5: Choose a printerIf you’re upgrading from System 6 or an earlier version, you must reselectyour printer before you can print with the new syste

This chapter contains the following sections:m Quick reference: Products that may need upgradingm Group upgrade Q&Am The pace of the upgrade and t

Quick reference: Products that may need upgradingNeed to Item upgrade? Software requirementsMacintosh or PowerBook installing System 7.5:LaserWriter d

Group upgrade Q&AThis section answers the most commonly asked questions about the groupupgrade to System 7.5. The answers here are brief; for deta

Should I upgrade AppleShare servers to System 7.5?If you are using the AppleShare 4.0 Server software (or a later version), youcan upgrade the server

Will System 7.5 work with the peripheral devices and expansion cards now being usedon my network?Some drivers for Apple products need to be upgraded t

The pace of the upgrade and the number of upgrade serversTo begin planning the upgrade:m Decide whether to upgrade users’ computers all at once or in

Simultaneous user installationsIt’s recommended that users do not attempt to access the upgrade server inlarge numbers simultaneously. Although the Sy

Application programs and System 7.5Most currently shipping versions of application programs are compatible withSystem 7.5.Upgrades are available throu

iii1 Before You Begin 1Inside the upgrade package 2If you have already installed System 7 3If you won’t be using the CD-ROM disc 4The g

Depending on the AppleTalk network types in your organization, you mayneed to upgrade to AppleTalk Phase 2 before installing System 7.5.Network type W

EtherTalk networksIf a network containing Macintosh EtherTalk connections has already beenupgraded to AppleTalk Phase 2, installing System 7.5 will ha

Upgrading network drivers on System 6 computersTo upgrade EtherTalk drivers on Macintosh computers that are not beingupgraded to System 7.5, use the E

Network servicesUse the following compatibility guidelines for AppleShare servers, clients,and System 7 file sharing.AppleShare server softwareAppleSh

Protecting users’ privacy on the networkThe file-sharing and program-linking features of System 7.5 introducecapabilities that extend the reach of Mac

Memory requirementsSystem 7.5 requires a hard disk and 4 MB of internal random-access memory(RAM). To use PowerTalk or QuickDraw GX, or both, 8 MB of

This chapter contains the following sections:m What’s on the Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CDm Creating an upgrade server from the Macintosh Syst

What’s on theMacintosh System 7.5 Group UpgradeCDThe Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD contains the software you need toperform the group upgrade,

Administrator ToolsThis folder contains a number of tools to help you manage the upgradeprocess and support users who are upgrading.m The User Instruc

Ways to use theMacintosh System 7.5 Group UpgradeCDMake the entire CD a volume on an AppleShare file serverYou can mount the Macintosh System 7.5 Grou

4 Setting Up the Group Upgrade Server 33What’s on the System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD 34Creating an upgrade server from the System 7.5 Group Upg

4 Open the AppleShare Admin program.5When prompted to accept the Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD as a servervolume, click OK.6 Quit AppleShare A

Use System 7.5 file sharing to share selected folders on the CD withnetwork usersYou can mount the Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD on yourMacint

Use AppleShare 3.0.1 (or later) to share selected foldersYou can mount the Macintosh System 7.5 Group Upgrade CD as a volume on afile server running A

Creating an upgrade server from the System 7.5 floppy disksIf you cannot use a CD-ROM drive to create the upgrade server, you can usethe System 7.5 fl

AppleTalk network typeInstalling System 7.5 over an EtherTalk network takes 5 to 10 minutes,depending on network traffic.Installing over a LocalTalk n

This part contains the following sections:m Upgrading System 6 LaserWriter driversm Upgrading AppleShare print serversm Using Disk Copy to make floppy

Upgrading System 6 LaserWriter driversIf some computers on your network will continue to use System 6 after othersare using System 7.5, you should upg

5Click Easy Install to accept the printer drivers listed, or Customize to select from allavailable printer drivers.The Easy Install dialog box lists o

Using Disk Copy to make floppy disks for usersIf any users do not have access to your upgrade server, you can use the DiskCopy program and the disk im

5When the image file is loaded, click Make A Copy to start copying. If you are making multiple copies, this button is called Make Some Copies.6 Insert

The System 7.5 Group Upgrade package is designed to help you upgradesystem software on multiple Macintosh or PowerBook computers. InstallingSystem 7.5

Supporting users: Upgrade Q&AThis section contains brief answers to the questions users ask most frequentlywhen upgrading to System 7.5. The topi

A system extension (INIT) that was working before the upgrade has been moved to theMay Not Work With System 7.5 folder and no longer works. Try draggi

Do desk accessories work with System 7.5?Yes. Desk accessories continue to work, but they are no longer the only itemsthat appear in the Apple (K) men

Memory in System 7.5Why do programs sometimes seem to run out of memory even on computers with lots ofavailable RAM?Each application program sets asid

System 7.5 file sharingHow much memory does file sharing use? File sharing uses approximately 260K of RAM when it is turned on.Does file sharing work

How does System 7.5 file sharing compare with an AppleShare file server?System 7.5 file sharing is designed to let an individual user share files with

Fonts in System 7.5Are any kinds of fonts other than TrueType compatible with System 7.5?All fonts that were previously compatible with Macintosh syst

Is the TrueType version in System 7.5 the same as the TrueType extension that workswith System 6.0.7?Yes. However, once you’ve installed System 7.5, y

Aaccelerator cards, virtual memory and 51access rights to shared folders 31, 36, 39, 52administrator tools. See networkadministrator toolsAdministra

CCatalogs icon 16CD-ROM drive, upgrading systemsoftware if you don’t have one 4Chooserdistinguishing between AppleSharefile servers and file-sharing

Inside the upgrade packageTheMacintosh System 7.5 Group UpgradeCD-ROM discTheMacintosh System 7.5 Group UpgradeCD-ROMdisc contains the installation so

PowerTalk Install 15Printer Update 34QuickDraw GX Install 13shared on a network 31, 52System Folder 8–10, 25, 34System Install 11, 34User Instru

MMacintosh Display Card 8•24 GC driver,upgrading 23Macintosh or PowerBook, upgradingsoftware 20Macintosh System 7.5 Group UpgradeCD-ROM disc. See Sy

RRAM. See memoryrouters, upgrading router software 20,23, 29SSafe Install Utility 8–10, 25, 34scanning disks for compatibility withSystem 7.5 8–10,

TTokenTalk networksAppleTalk Phase 2 and 23, 27upgrading from System 6 27troubleshooting. See also questions andanswerscomputer doesn’t start up pro

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If you have already installed System 7This handbook describes the upgrade to System 7.5 for the Macintosh. If allusers in your group have already inst

Instructions for upgrading from version 7.0 or 7.1The group upgrade from version 7.0 or 7.1 to System 7.5 involves three steps.For each step, you can

The group upgrade at a glanceUpgrading your own Macintosh or PowerBookm Use Disk First Aid and Apple HD SC Setup to update your hard disks.m Use the S