Apple Macintosh Performa 6300CD Series Manuel d'utilisateur

Macintosh PerformaUser’s GuideIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and health-related information for Macintosh Performa 6200CD and 6300CD series compute

Monitor cable(sometimes built into the monitor)Monitor power cordComputer power cordKeyboardMicrophone (optional)Macintosh Performa computerMonitor(

m To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind:Other important safety instructions to keep in mind as you use your CD-ROM player:m Positio

The tray on your CD-ROM drive automatically closes when you shut downyour computer. You may want to open the tray and take out your CD-ROMdisc before

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

2 Turn the mouse upside-down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwiseto disengage it.On some mouse devices, you may need to press the

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:1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring.2 Press down on the paper clip while you

Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that can be installed in yourcomputer to give it special features, such as enhanced video capabilities,netw

This appendix contains instructions for installing an LC-PDS card or acommunication card. To install a video input card or a TV tuner card, followthe

Opening the computer1 Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.You can also press the Power key on the keyboard.2 Unplug al

The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you will need toset up your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy,

5 If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer, removethem with a screwdriver.6 Unplug the power cord from your comp

Installing an LC-PDS card1 If your LC-PDS card has ports for connecting equipment, remove the plastic accesscover from the vertical plate.2 Remove the

4 Press down on the card until the connector is solidly in place.Don’t force the card. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again. To see

3 Align the card over the communication slot.The communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board. 4 Press down on the card until the conne

Closing the computer1 Slip the base of the logic board into the guide rails inside the computer case and swingthe handle back into its storage positio

2 Press the reset button on the logic board, and then slide the logic board back into thecomputer.When you press the reset button, some of your comput

4 Slip the three hooks at the base of the back panel into the grooves on the computercase.5 Swing the back panel up and snap it into place.6 Plug the

107Your 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

When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:1 Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power cord socket(marked with the

If you see rectangles: If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks onsome of the pictures of keys in Key Caps, try pressing Option-x to see th

Aaccent marks, key combinations for109–110active program, checkmark indicating 37acute accent, key combinations for 110answers. See helpAppleCD Audi

arrow keys 107arrow pointer“frozen” (not moving) 49, 60moving with mouse 12–13arrows, scroll 13At Ease (alternative desktop), returningto Macintos

cedilla, key combinations for 110chair, for maximum comfort 83chips, memory. See memorycircumflex, key combinations for 110cleaning computer equipm

copyingfor backup 38System Folder, warning about 36crash. See “bomb” icon/messagecumulative trauma disorders (CTDs),computer use and 82cursor. See

EtherTalk Phase 2 protocols, for Ethernetcommunication 34exitingforcing, for program with problem 51, 110quitting unexpectedly and 58expansion card

Hhard diskbacking up 38checking for damage on 75initializing 77–78installing application programs on 36installing/reinstalling system softwareon

insufficient memory 58, 69, 70performance decreases and 70for Photo CDs 69for PowerPC applications 39interference, on monitorscreen/radio/televisi

Macintosh Performa system 29. See alsocomputer/computer systemMacintosh Performa CD 38, 39. See alsoCD-ROM discbackup copies on 39checking for dama

N“native” applications 39shared libraries needed for 64networkbacking up and 38CD-ROM disc shared over 43, 48, 65connecting to 33–34PowerTalk pro

Installing an expansion cardIf you purchased any expansion cards for your Macintosh, you may want toinstall them now. (For instructions, see Appendix

Qquestion mark, Guide menu identified by 17question mark icon, blinking 54, 79when starting up from CD-ROM disc 72questions. See help; troubleshoot

scroll arrows 13SCSI chain, incorrect termination of, startup problems caused by 71SCSI devices, troubleshooting problemswith 54, 71SCSI ID numbers

static electricity 99stereo miniplug, for connecting externalspeakers 32stereo speakers, external, connecting32–33storage devices, internal, install

turning computer off 11, 14before attempting repair 30, 60, 66,86, 87before connecting equipment 30turning computer on 8–9turning monitor on 8tut

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2 Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.On some monitors, the cord is already attached.3 Plug in the monitor power cord.Be sure to plug the po

Connecting the monitor cableAfter you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable tothe computer’s monitor port.To connect the monit

Connecting the mouse and keyboard1 Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard.The plug and the port are marked with the ◊

2 Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the ◊icon on the back of thecomputer.Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboa

Connecting other equipmentIf you are new to the Macintosh, it’s a good idea to get some experience usingyour computer before you connect other equipme

3 Check to see what’s on your screen.m You will see a welcome screen that gives you a choice about what to donext. If you’re new to the Macintosh or w

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Problems starting up?If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you canidentify the problem:m Is the computer plugged into a

What’s next?Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continuewith one of the following steps:m If you are new to the Macintosh,

Learning the basicsIf you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to-use program called Performa Tutorial. The tutorial teac

If you don’t see the Performa Tutorial picture on your screen, put the arrowon the word “Learning” and click (press and release) the mouse button.If y

Turning the computer offTo turn the computer off:1 Press the Power key (marked with a triangle) on the keyboard. You will see a message asking whether

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are severalplaces you can look for answers.In this book Use this book t

17The Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re workingwith your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in theupper-r

Getting answers to your questionsWhen you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the

3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:mTopics l

iiiContentsCommunications regulation information viPreface Welcome to Macintosh ix1 Getting Started 1Plugging in the computer 1Ins

2 Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the Macintosh G

Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side

4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructions

Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button.A small box appears on the left side of the window,

4 Click the question “How do I change the beep sound?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question.A small window appears with instructions for yo

Tips for using Macintosh GuideHere are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder

Identifying objects on the screenSometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer by using

Learning useful shortcutsYou can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboardor mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking

3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display thenext wi

29The illustration below shows a basic Macintosh Performa system. You canexpand your computer system by connecting additional hardware (such as aprint

2 Getting Help 17Getting answers to your questions 18Identifying objects on the screen 26Learning useful shortcuts 273 Connecting

Where to connect additional equipmentThe illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected toyour computer. (These items can be purc

Connecting an Apple PlainTalk MicrophoneYour computer has a sound input port, which you can use to connect an ApplePlainTalk Microphone. The Apple Pla

Connecting external stereo speakersYou can take advantage of your computer’s stereo sound output by attachingexternally powered (amplified) speakers.1

5 Connect the speakers together with speaker wires, if necessary.6 Turn on the computer.You hear the computer’s sound through the external speakers.No

If you buy and install an Ethernet card, you can connect your Macintosh toan existing high-speed Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables,10BASE

35Your computer came with several application programs already installed. Youcan open these programs by clicking their buttons in the Launcher. The Ap

Installing application programsYou may want to buy and install additional application programs. See themanuals you receive with your programs for inst

Working with several programs at a timeYou can open as many application programs and desk accessories as yourcomputer’s memory allows.All open program

Hiding and showing windows on the desktopYou can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosingHide Others from the Application menu.

Restoring the information on your hard diskIf information on your hard disk becomes damaged or lost, you can restore itif you have a backup copy of th

6 Troubleshooting 49When you have questions 49If you have trouble 49Solutions to common problems 53Solutions to CD-ROM problems 6

415Using the CD-ROM DriveThis chapter provides information on the CD-ROM drive (also called a CD-ROM player). Refer to Appendix A, “Health, Safety, an

Inserting a CD-ROM discFollow these instructions to insert a CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive.Then follow the instructions provided with your disc,

Using the CD-ROM DriveEjecting a CD-ROM discFollow these instructions to open the tray and eject a CD-ROM disc fromyour computer.IMPORTANT You may no

Types of compact discs you can useNot all CD-ROM discs store information in the same way. A disc stores and displays information according to a given

Using the CD-ROM DrivePhoto CDsWith your CD-ROM drive, you can use QuickTime to open digitized imagesstored on Photo CDs. For further information on P

Working with Photo CDsYou can use your CD-ROM drive to open Photo CD images stored on PhotoCDs. A Photo CD image is a digitized version of a standard

Obtaining Photo CDsYour own photographs can be recorded as Photo CD images on a Photo CD.To obtain a Photo CD of your own photographs, take your stand

For most work, a resolution of 768 x 512 pixels or smaller is suitable. Fordetailed work or very high-quality reproductions, you may want to use ahig

49Consult this chapter if you experience problems using your computer.When you have questionsIf you want to know how to do a particular task with your

viCommunications Regulation InformationCommunications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l

Take your time When you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately.The message stays on the screen until you click the OK (or Res

Start overOften you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memoryand starting over. If you can, save any open documents before rest

Rebuild your desktop regularlyA process known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh keeptrack of data on your disks. It’s a good idea to re

Solutions to common problemsThis section contains descriptions of problems you could experience withyour computer. Some problems may be caused by your

When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen.This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot find t

A disk icon with an X appears in the middle of the screen and a floppy disk is ejectedfrom the disk drive.This icon indicates that the floppy disk you

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 Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk.If you see a message that a floppy disk is unreadable, try one of the following:m If the disk has never been u

You can’t start an application program or it quits unexpectedly. Or, when you try to opena program, you see a message that not enough memory is availa

A dialog box with a bomb appears.There is a software problem.m Write down what you were doing when the message appeared, and writedown the text of the

DOC statementDOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set

The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse.One of the following situations is probably the cause.m There is a software problem. Try the foll

Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.One of the following is probably the cause:m Some system software features are turned on that af

m The keyboard is damaged.If you have access to another keyboard, try using it instead. (Turn thecomputer off before connecting it.) If the new keyboa

You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer.If you can’t open a DOS document using a Macintosh program, try thefollowing:m Open the d

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

Solutions to CD-ROM problems Problems using the CD-ROM driveThe CD-ROM disc icon does not appear on screen.m If you have other SCSI devices attached t

m The signal to open the tray may not be reaching the computer. Turn offyour computer and locate the small pinhole to the lower right of the CD-ROM tr

Your computer displays the message “This is not a Macintosh disk: Do you want toinitialize it?” when you insert a CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. m T

Drag the CD icon to the Trash. When the tray opens, hold down the Optionkey and push the tray back in. Continue to hold down the Option key untilthe d

Problems using Photo CDsYour CD-ROM drive will not open Photo CDs.m Reinstall the CD-ROM and QuickTime software (available through the“MultiMedia Soft

If your computer’s performance decreasesIf you notice a decrease in your computer’s speed and general performanceafter you add special software (a con

Repairing a damaged diskIf you see a message reporting that a disk is damaged or unreadable, you mayneed to repair the disk.Try these suggestions firs

Starting up from a CD-ROM discTo test, repair, or initialize a hard disk, or to install system software on a harddisk, you need to start up your compu

If you see the Macintosh desktop 1 Press the Open/Close button of your CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM tray.2 Place the Macintosh Performa CDdisc in t

Problems starting up from the CD?If you’ve followed the steps in the previous sections and the MacintoshPerforma CD icon does not appear on your scree

Checking for damage on your hard diskYou can test a hard disk for damage with the Drive Setup program, which ison the Macintosh Performa CD that came

How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskYou can repair some types of disk damage by using the Disk First Aidprogram, which is on the Macintosh Perform

4 Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk.If you want to test and repair another disk, click its icon and then click Repair. 5 When testi

1 Start up your computer from the Macintosh Performa CD.See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Repairing aDamaged Disk,” earlier in this

Installing or reinstalling system softwareSystem software is the set of programs and other files that your computer usesto start itself up, keep track

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh. Your computer isdesigned to give you the highest performance combined with real ease ofuse—it’s

81For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions inthis chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you a

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

You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at theproper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feetflat

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.Turn off the computer completely and disconnec

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

Handling the monitorFollow these procedures for handling a monitor:m Turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turnedon for ex

Handling floppy disksHandling CD-ROM discsKeep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD-ROM discs:m Hold a disc by the edges or by on