Apple Macintosh LC 575 manual

Getting Started With Y our Macintosh LC 575 Includes setup instr uctions and important health-related infor mation[...]

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Communications regulation information v m 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? 5 Safety instructions 6 Health-related information about computer use 7 What’s next? 11 m Learning the Basics 12 T aking the Macintosh Basics tour 12 Tu rn ing [...]

m Installing System Software 33 Using the CD as your startup device 34 Reinstalling system software 36 Creating a set of backup floppy disks 38 Copying the Macintosh Basics tour 40 iv Contents[...]

Communications regulation information 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 in this manual[...]

VCCI statement CD -ROM drive s Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous exposure. s s Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as[...]

Setting Up 1 Setting Up Setting up your computer involves these steps: m Plugging in the computer m Connecting the mouse and keyboard m Tu rn ing on your computer Keyboard Macintosh computer Power cord Keyboard cable Mouse Optional security screws[...]

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 software installed, follow these two steps to turn on your computer . 1. Press the top o[...]

If your screen looks like the one below , with a small, labeled picture (icon) at the top right, then your computer is ready to use. Look at “Safety Instr uctions,” later in this book, for important safety instructions. S Important: If your screen looks like the one below , system software has already been installed. Y ou don ’t need to insta[...]

If you see a blinking question mark on the screen, you’ll need to install system software in one of the following ways: m If your computer came with a CD -ROM disc labeled CD Install Me F irst , see the section of this manual titled “Using the CD Install Me F irst Disc” for instr uctions on how to use the disc to install system software. m If[...]

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

m P osition your mouse at the same height as your k eyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably . m 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 [...]

m 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. m 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. m The Macintosh Basics tour teaches the most basic skills you need to master before you can use your computer . m The L earning 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: m Make sure the tip of the arrow is touching the picture, not the words beneath it. m Be sure to press the m[...]

6. Being careful not to move the mouse, press 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 Basic[...]

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 screen 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 an[...]

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 com[...]

18 Y our Computer at a Glance 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 Power key Use this key to turn your computer on and off. Power-on light A green light indicates that the computer is on. F[...]

Y our Computer at a Glance 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. Power plug Hard disk drive (internal) V ADB port Connects your Macintosh to input devices, such as a keyboard or a trackball. See your Macint[...]

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: m Adjusting the sound m Adjusting the screen m Disabling the buttons on the front of your comput[...]

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: m Press the button on the top to make the sound louder . m Press the button on the bo[...]

Adjusting the screen Y ou can adjust the level of light and dark on the screen of your built-in monitor (to change the contrast) either by using the buttons on the front of the computer or by using the Screen control panel. Using the screen contrast buttons on the computer To use the screen contrast buttons (marked with the icon) on the computer: m[...]

Special F eatures 23 Disabling the buttons on the front of your computer Y ou can prevent other people from using the sound and screen contrast buttons on the front of your computer by using the Button Disabler control panel. The Button Disabler control panel is already installed in your Control Panels folder . T o use the Button Disabler control p[...]

Saving energy Y our Macintosh comes with sof tware that reduces the amount of energy consumed when you are not using your computer . The software allows you to set the screen to tur n off after a period of inactivity , the length of which you specif y. The image on the screen reappears when you move the mouse or press any letter or number key on th[...]

Special F eatures 25 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 information on recording[...]

To install an expansion card: 1. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu or press the P ower key on the keyboard. 2. T ur n off the computer completely by pressing the main power switch at the back of the computer . 3. Unplug the cable that connects your keyboard to the computer . 4. If there ar e screws on either side of the back panel, r emove the[...]

7. T ake the back panel off and set it aside. 8. Slide the logic board (the board that holds the components that make your computer work) partway out until you have access to the entire slot at the right side of the board. s Wa r ning: Don ’t pull the board all the way out; this can damage your Macintosh. s Y ou’ll need to hook your fingers aro[...]

28 Special F eatures 10. Align the card over the processor -direct expansion slot. 11. Press down on the car d until the connector is solidly in place. Don ’t force the card. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and tr y again. T o see if the card is properly connected, lift it gently . If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected. 12.[...]

Special F eatures 29 14. Replace the back panel of the computer . Slip the back cover over the prongs at the bottom edge of the back of the computer . If your back panel was held on by screws, replace them. s Wa r ning: Never tur n on your computer unless all of its internal and exter nal parts are in place. Operating the computer when it is open o[...]

Using memor y efficiently If you often see messages that there isn ’t enough memor y, or if you have problems opening application programs, the tips in this section will help you use your computer ’s memor y more efficiently . m If you’re using a RAM disk, make it smaller or turn it off entirely . (See the instr uctions in the next section ab[...]

Connecting to a network If your computer has an optional Ethernet port, you can connect your Macintosh to any standard high-speed Ethernet network. Y ou can connect your Macintosh to an existing Ethernet network that uses thin coax cables, 10BASE-T twisted pair cables, thick coax cables, or other standard cables. To connect your Macintosh to a netw[...]

Using a modem If your computer came with a modem in the optional communications port, your Macintosh can communicate with other computers over standard telephone lines. (F or instr uctions on how to use your modem, see the manual that came with your modem.) Y ou can have an inter nal modem installed in the additional communications port by an Apple[...]

If your Macintosh came with a CD -ROM drive, then you also received a CD -ROM disc labeled CD Install Me F irst . This disc takes the place of multiple floppy disks, providing one permanent backup source for important software. In addition, the CD simplifies the process of reinstalling system software (should that ever become necessar y). This sect[...]

Using the CD as your startup device The procedure for starting from the CD Install Me F irst disc varies depending on the condition of the system software on your hard disk. T o find out which procedure to use, you must tur n on your Macintosh. If you see a blinking question mark on your screen The blinking question mark means your Macintosh is una[...]

If you see the Macintosh desktop 1. Press the Open/Close button of the CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM tray. 2. Place the CD Install Me First disc into the tray , with the disc label facing up. Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray . 3. Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button , to close the tray . 4. Choose Restart from the Special [...]

Reinstalling system software Y our Macintosh came with all the necessar y system sof tware installed and ready to use. Occasionally , however , system software can develop problems and need to be replaced. Before you begin, you must start your Macintosh from the CD Install Me F irst disc. For instructions, see “Using the CD as Y our Startup Devic[...]

3. In the Installer dialog box, click Install. The Easy Install status box appears and keeps you informed of progress during installation. 4. When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Quit. That’s it! Y ou’ve installed Macintosh system sof tware on your startup disk. Custom installations The Installer has a ?[...]

Creating a set of backup floppy disks Y ou can copy the Macintosh system sof tware from the CD Install Me F irst disc to floppy disks. T o copy all of the sof tware, you may need as many as ten 1.4 MB floppy disks. Before you begin, you must start your Macintosh from the CD Install Me F irst disc. For instructions, see “Using the CD as Y our Star[...]

3. In the dialog box that appears, click Make A Copy . Y ou may have to wait a few seconds while the image file is loaded. 4. When you see a message telling you to insert a disk, insert a floppy disk. If an alert box appears asking whether you want to replace the contents of the disk, click Duplicate. 5. When you see a message telling you that the [...]

Copying the Macintosh Basics tour Macintosh Basics is a hands-on tour of the Macintosh desktop that teaches important skills for using the computer . Y our Macintosh came with the tour already installed on your hard disk, but if you need another copy , you can get one from the CD Install Me F irst disc. S Important: Do not put the CD Install Me F i[...]

The Apple Publishing System This Apple manual was written, edited, and produced on a desktop publishing system using Apple Macintosh computers and QuarkXPress. T echnical illustrations were drawn with Adobe Illustrator; screen shots were created and modified with system software, Exposure Pro, Aldus SuperPaint, and Adobe Photoshop. Proof pages were[...]