Apple Macintosh LC 550 manual

Ge t t in g S t a r t ed With Y our Macintosh LC 550 Includes setup instr uctions and important health-related infor mation R ead This First[...]

i Communications regulation information iii n Setting Up 1 Plugging in the computer 2 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 3 Tu rn ing on your computer for the first time 4 Problems starting up? 6 Safety instructions 6 Health-related information about computer use 7 What’s next? 11 n Learning the Basics 12 T aking the Macintosh Basics tour 12 Tu rn [...]

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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. R adio and television interference The equipment described [...]

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1 Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of a Macintosh computer! In this all-in-one computer , Apple has integrated a T rinitron ® monitor for exceptional color quality , reduced the number of cables, and moved controls to the front for easy access. Set it up and learn the basics. Then explore the many options to see what you can do with App[...]

Plugging in the computer Plug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up. S Important: To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer should remain turned off until you are finished connecting its parts. Check the m[...]

s Wa r ning: This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Y our Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outle[...]

T urning on your computer for the first time In order to start up, your computer must have special software (called system software) installed on the hard disk. Y our computer may have this software already installed. To see if your hard disk already has system sof tware installed, follow these two steps to turn on your computer . 1. Press the top [...]

What you see after you tur n on your computer depends on whether system software has already been installed on your hard disk. If your screen looks like the one below , with a small, labeled picture (icon) at the top right, then system software has already been installed and your computer is ready to use. Look at “Safety Instructions,” later in[...]

P roblems starting up? If you don ’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem: n Is the computer firmly plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? n Is the computer itself turned on? Check to see if the power -on light on the front of your computer is[...]

Be sure that you always do the following: n Keep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. n Protect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather , such as rain, snow , and so on. n Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket. n Keep th[...]

Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff . T o minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully , using the guidelines that follow , and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles. T o make working with your computer more comfo[...]

Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fatigue is annoying, there’s no evidence that it[...]

n P osition your mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably . n Arrange the computer so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 t[...]

n Allow adequate workspace so that you can use your keyboard and mouse comfortably . Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer . A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable. n Eye muscles must work harder to focus on nearby objects. Occasionally focus your eyes on a distant object, and blink oft[...]

The Macintosh comes with a tour and a tutorial to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible. n The Macintosh Basics tour teaches the most basic skills you need to master before you can use your computer . n The Lear ning Macintosh section of your Macintosh User ’s Guide is a tutorial that reinforces basic skills taught in the tour[...]

2. Notice that the arrow ( 8 ) moves in the direction you move the mouse. If the arrow doesn ’t move on the screen, make sure that the cable connecting the mouse to the keyboard is secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the picture. (Don ’t disconnect the cable while your computer is on; you could damage your equipment.) 3. Move t[...]

4. Being careful not to move the mouse, click the mouse button twice in quick succession . Now your screen should look like the picture shown in this step. If it doesn ’t, tr y steps 3 and 4 again, paying special attention to the following: n Make sure the tip of the arrow is touching the picture, not the words beneath it. n Be sure to press the [...]

6. Being careful not to move the mouse, pr ess the mouse button twice in quick succession . Now your screen should look like the following illustration: 7. Move the mouse so that the arrow is over the picture of the man labeled “Macintosh Basics.” Make sure the tip of the arrow is over the picture of the man, not over the words “Macintosh Bas[...]

8. Press the mouse button twice in quick succession. Now your screen should look like the following picture: 9. F ollow the instr uctions on the scr een and work through the tour . When you finish the tour , continue with “T ur ning the Computer On and Off.” Read the rest of this book for information that can help you use your computer safely a[...]

Shutting down the computer with the keyboard To shut down the computer with the keyboard: 1. Press the P ower key (marked with the P icon) on the keyboard. Y ou see a message asking whether you want to shut down or continue working. 2. Click Shut Down . Y ou will be prompted to save your work, if you haven ’t already done so. Shutting down the co[...]

18 Y our Computer at a Glance Mouse Built-in microphone (See your Macintosh User’s Guide for information on recording sound.) Color Trinitron display (Supports up to thousands of colors.) Headphone jack P Power key (Use this key to turn your computer on and off.) Floppy disk drive Sound control buttons (Use these buttons to change the volume of t[...]

19 I Main power switch g SCSI port (Connects your Macintosh to SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scanners, and printers. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for more information.) Expansion card access cover (See the “Using Special Features” section of this book to learn how to install expansion cards.) ≤ Power plug Hard disk drive (Inter[...]

As you work with your Macintosh, you can consult your Macintosh User ’s Guide for answers to questions that you may have. This section provides information on features that are not covered in the user ’s guide. The following topics are covered here: n Adjusting the sound n Using the built-in microphone n Adjusting the screen n Disabling the but[...]

Using the sound control buttons on the computer On the front of your Macintosh are two sets of buttons. The set on the right (marked with the - icon) is for sound control. T o use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the sounds your Macintosh plays: n Press the button on the top to make the sound louder . n Press the button on the bo[...]

Using the built-in microphone Y our Macintosh comes with a built-in microphone to record live sounds. The microphone is highly sensitive. Once you’ve turned it on (which you do with a sound-recording program), it can pick up sounds within a range of several feet. See your Macintosh User ’s Guide for infor mation on recording sound. s Wa r ning:[...]

23 Using the Screen control panel Y ou can also use the Screen control panel to adjust the level of light on your screen. 1. Choose Control P anels from the Apple ( K ) menu. 2. Open the Screen control panel. 3. Drag the Screen Contrast slider to the right or lef t to adjust the level of light. The screen changes as you drag the slider . S Importan[...]

The buttons remain off until you turn them on again (by clicking the Disable Buttons box to remove the “X ”). v By the way : If you want to use a password to control access to the Button Disabler control panel, consider using At Ease, an application program available through an Apple-authorized dealer . v Saving energy Y our Macintosh comes wit[...]

25 Installing an expansion card The Macintosh comes with a slot inside called a processor -direct slot in which you can install a processor -direct expansion card for special purposes. Some expansion cards are designed so that you can install them yourself. Others can be installed only by an Apple- authorized representative. T o install a card, use[...]

5. Place your thumbs on the two plastic tabs on the back panel of the computer . 6. Press down on the tabs and pull gently until the back panel opens. 7. T ake the back panel off and set it aside. 8. Slide the logic board (the boar d that holds the components that make your computer work) part way out until you have access to the entire slot at the[...]

Y ou’ll need to hook your fingers around the little metal boxes to pull the logic board. 9. Remove the processor -direct expansion car d from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its top edge to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the card. 10. Align the car d over the expansion slot. 11. Pr ess down on the card until the connector is[...]

28 12. Slide the logic boar d back in . Push on the edge of the logic board until it is finally in place. 13. If ther e is a connector on the card that you just installed ( for example, if you are installing an Apple IIe Card), r emove the access cover on the back panel you r emoved earlier . Pinch together the plastic tabs on the access cover to r[...]

29 15. Plug in your keyboar d cable. 16. Pr ess the main power switch on the back of the computer . L eave the switch on so you can use the P ower key on the k eyboard to turn your computer on and to shut it down without having to turn it completely off. Using a R AM disk for temporar y storage F or improved perfor mance, you may want to set aside [...]

Advice about using a modem If you use a modem with a baud rate of over 9600, you may experience some limitations in your computer ’s perfor mance. T o improve perfor mance, tr y the following: n Tu rn on 32-bit addressing. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for instructions. S Important: Not all application programs support 32-bit addressing. The [...]

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