Apple Power Macintosh 8100 Series Guide de l'utilisateur

PowerMacintosh User’s GuideIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Power Macintosh 8100 series computers

Monitor power cord(sometimes built into the monitor)Computer power cordMouseAdapters for composite video(AV-equipped Power Macintosh only)Monitor cabl

90Chapter 5Installing or reinstalling system softwareSystem software is the set of programs and other files that your computer usesto start itself up,

91TroubleshootingInstalling system softwareFollow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal”installation of system software.If

92Chapter 58 Start up your computer from the Install Disk 1disk or the CD-ROM disc that containssystem software. See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc”

13 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Restart. If a message reports that installation was not successful, tr

To do a clean installation, follow these steps:1 Start up your computer from the Disk Toolsdisk or the CD-ROM disc that containssystem software. See “

95Troubleshooting8 Insert the Install Disk 1 disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the CD-ROM disc thatcontains system software into the CD-ROM d

96Chapter 513 Click Clean Install. 14 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.15 When y

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

The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system softwarecomponents.4Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox n

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

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,

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.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 componen

Handling the monitorFollow these procedures for handling a monitor:m Tu r n down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turnedon fo

Handling floppy disksEjecting a diskFor instructions on ejecting a floppy disk, a CD-ROM disc, or a removablemedia disk, see the “Disks” topic of Maci

If you can’t eject a floppy diskIf you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, try the following in order:m Hold down the x and Shift keys and pre

Cleaning your equipmentFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer andits components:m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to

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

2Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwise todisengage it.If you have an older mouse, you may need to press

You can install printed circuit boards (called cards) for video and graphicsapplications, networking and communications, additional processing power,o

Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV-equipped Power Macintosh computerIf you have a Power Macintosh with built-in AV capabilities, you ca

NuBus power requirementsThe combined power consumption of NuBus cards must not exceed the limitsspecified for your Macintosh model. If you have more t

3 Remove the cover from the computer.Slide the cover away from the back panel an inch or two. Then raise the coverstraight up and off the computer.114

4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge staticelectricity.Always do this before you touch any parts, or insta

5 Remove the expansion card clip.Grasp the clip handles with your thumb and forefinger and squeeze. Pull theclip straight out.116Appendix B

6Pull out the plastic cover plate behind the expansion slot you want to use, and set thecover plate aside.Note: If you are installing a card with a DA

8Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot.9Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.m Don’t force the

10 Replace the expansion card clip.Put the bottom of the clip in place first. Make sure the edge of the expansioncard fits into one of the grooves on

3If necessary, switch the computer off.If you heard a tone when you plugged in the computer, the computer hasstarted up and you need to turn it off be

11 Replace the cover on the computer.Lower the cover all the way down onto the case. Push the cover back until ittouches the back panel.12 Tighten the

121Your 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

Aaccessory kit 90activating applications 20active applications, identifying 53adapter kit, AudioVision monitors 76adaptersfor devices using compos

arranging equipment 4arrow keys 121arrow on screenfrozen 57, 65–66moving 15audio and video input connections,diagram 44audio and video presentati

computerAV- e quipped Power Macintosh,diagram for connectingequipment 33non-AV Power Macintosh, diagram forconnecting equipment 32overheated 105plu

Eejecting disks 63, 107–108electrical grounding 2, 61, 105electrical safety 104–105electricity, discharging static 114electromagnetic emissions 1

GGeoPort Adapter, location of ports for32, 33glare, on screen 102–103grounded equipment 61, 105Guide menu. See also Balloon Help;Macintosh Guide win

Kkeyboardconnecting 8–9handling spills on 106location of ports for 32, 33positioning 101–102power key on 11shortcuts 29–30system diagram xtroub

monitor power socket, location of5, 32, 33mousecleaning 109–110connecting to keyboard with aseparate cable 8setup equipment xmouse cable, plugging

Connecting the monitor power cordMonitors have two cords to connect: a power cord and a monitor cable. Toconnect the monitor power cord, follow these

power-on light 13, 31PowerPC microprocessor ixpower plug, damaged 104power problems, troubleshooting 61power socket 32, 33power strip 2, 13power

Show Balloons command (Guide menu) 29Shrinking Macintosh Guide window 27Shut Down command (Special menu) 17slots, for NuBus cards 112Small Compute

T, UTab key 122tape recorder, attaching 35televisiondiagram for video output fromcomputer 47switching from 77troubleshooting 79using as a monito

video and audio, setup for 45–47video and sound connections, diagram 44video cables, with RCA plugs 43, 46video camera, ports for connecting 33vid

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3Plug in the monitor power cord.Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of yourcomputer. If you have an Apple AudioVision monitor,

Connecting the monitor cableAfter you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable tothe computer’s monitor port. Your computer has t

To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps:1Attach the monitor cable to the monitor.On some monitors, the cable is already attached.2Attach the

Connecting the mouse and keyboardYou have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. The way youconnect the mouse and keyboard depends on wheth

Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable1Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard.The plug and the port are marked w

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

2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard.The Power key is marked with a triangle. Its location depends on whichkeyboard you h

3Check to see what’s on your screen.m If you see the Macintosh desktop, shown here, your system software isalready set up correctly. Skip now to “What

Problems turning your computer on?If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you canidentify the problem:m Is the computer p

What’s next?Yo u’ve finished setting up your computer. Continue with one of the followingsteps:m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next sec

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

4While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “MacintoshTutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button.A window appea

Turning th e computer offTo turn your computer off, you choose Shut Down from the Special menu.Detailed instructions follow.1Move the tip of the arrow

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

The 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-rig

iiiCommunications regulation information viPreface Welcome to Power Macintosh ix1Getting Started 1Plugging in the computer 1Instal

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

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

2Click “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 Gu

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

4Click 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,

4Click 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 you

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

2Getting Help 19Getting answers to your questions 20Identifying objects on the screen 28Learning useful shortcuts 293Connecting Ad

2Click one of the category buttons.Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category.3 Read about the shortcuts available for the categor

Your computer at a glanceThe illustration shows a basic Power Macintosh 8100 series system, ready touse. However, you can also expand your computer

The illustrations on this page and the next show where equipment should beconnected to your computer. For instructions on connecting audio or video eq

AV- eq uipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computerMonitor powersocketHigh-density monitor port™Connects a monitor to your Macintosh.SCSI portgConnects

Connecting audio equipmentYour Macintosh can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources.You can listen to or reproduce stereo sound by con

35Connecting Additional EquipmentThe computer’s sound ports accept an audio connector known as a stereominiplug. This connector is the type used on he

4Attach the cable to the audio equipment and to the appropriate sound port on theMacintosh.To hear or record incoming sound on the computer, connect t

Follow these steps to connect and position the microphone:1Shut down the Macintosh.2Plug the microphone’s connector into the sound input port (X) on t

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

Connecting video equipmentIf you have an AV-equipped Power Macintosh, you can connect videoequipment so that you can display, edit, and store video im

Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 99Health-related information about computer use 99Safety instructions 104Handling your

About your computer’s S-video input and output portsYour AV-equipped Macintosh has two S-video ports. The input port brings inimages from connected ex

The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or outputp

Tw o adapters for RCA plugs come with your computer. To connect a cablewith RCA plugs to your computer, connect the RCA plug to one of theadapters, an

Connecting video equipment for input to the computerWhen you connect video equipment to the Power Macintosh 8100/80AV , youcan view video on the compu

IMPORTANTA Y-shaped adapter is supplied with the round microphone forsome models of the Macintosh. This adapter is not compatible with yourPower Macin

Connecting video equipment for output from the computerYou can deliver and record a sophisticated presentation by combining thevideo and sound capabil

Then follow these steps:1 Assemble the VCR, television, microphone, and cables you need.Be sure to use a microphone designed for your model of the Mac

3Plug the other end of the video cable (or adapter) into the S-video output port (Æ) on theMacintosh.If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the po

Using a television as a monitorThere are two ways to use a television as a monitor:m As described in the previous section, you can connect a VCR to th

Expanding memoryThe random-access memory (RAM) in your computer can be expanded.Installing additional RAM adds more memory chips to your computer ande

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

Installing internal drivesYour Macintosh can hold up to four internal storage devices, including afloppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, and two hard disk

51Read this chapter for information oninstalling and working with applicationprograms on your computer.Installing application programsYour computer ha

Yo u ’ ll probably want to buy and install additional programs. See the manualsyou receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using

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.

Using Power Macintosh application programsYour Power Macintosh is compatible with most application programsintended for use with Macintosh computers.

Using older Macintosh programsIf you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may beincompatible with your Power Macintosh. You may be

57Consult 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

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 button

59TroubleshootingStart overOften you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memoryand starting over. If you can, save any open docu

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Rebuild your desktop regularlyA process known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh keeptrack of data on your startup disks. Although you u

61TroubleshootingSolutions to common problemsThe computer is turned on but the screen is dark.One of the following is probably the cause:m You have a

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

When you try to start up from a floppy disk, a disk icon with an X appears in the middleof the screen and the floppy disk is ejected.This icon indicat

m If the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer using the DiskTo o l s floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-R

When formatting disks on a DOS computer, always format standarddouble-sided disks in the 720K format. Always format high-density disksin the 1440K for

A dialog box with a bomb appears.Your system has a software problem.m Write down what you were doing when the message appeared, and writedown the mess

Check the startup disk and program you were using when the problemoccurred. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and systemextensions you’re

If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See“Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter forinstruction

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

You see a message that an application program can’t be found.The following dialog box appears if you try to open a document that wascreated with softw

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.Power Macintosh programs use special files called shared

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

Solving printer problemsm LaserWriter Select 360, LaserWriter Pro 630, and LaserWriter Pro 810: Theseprinters require the latest printer software (cal

Choosing the correct networking softwareUse networking software no older than the following versions with yourPower Macintosh computer.Network softwar

If you have trouble using a monitor with an AV-equipped Power MacintoshRead the information in this section if you are having trouble using monitorswi

Note: If you have only one monitor, there are several good reasons to leave it connected to the second monitor port instead of the high-density monit

4Click the picture that represents the television, then click Options.5Make sure the box labeled “Upon Restart Display Video on Television” is not sel

You see wavy lines or static after switching to a television from a monitor connected tothe second monitor port.If the regular (RGB) monitor is still

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

5Select “Display Video on Television”; then select NTSC Standard, PAL Standard, or “Useflicker-free format,” and click OK.For information about video

81TroubleshootingInitializing a hard diskBefore you can use a new disk, the disk must be prepared so that thecomputer knows where to store information

If a blinking question mark appears, or if the computer starts up from your harddisk: You did not insert the CD-ROM disc quickly enough for the comput

How to initialize a hard diskYou initialize an Apple SCSI hard disk by using a program called Apple HDSC Setup, which is on the floppy disk labeled Di

5Click Init to initialize the hard disk.6If a message appears asking you to name the disk, type a name and then click OK.7Click Quit when you see a me

Repairing a damaged diskDisks can become damaged by repeated use and handling. When do you need to repair a disk?If you see a message reporting that a

How to test a hard diskYou can test an Apple SCSI hard disk with the Apple HD SC Setup program,which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that cam

If the test reveals a problem, you may be able to correct it by using Disk FirstAid or another disk repair program (see the instructions in the next s

3Click the icon of the disk you want to test. Disk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window.4Click Repair to begin testing and re

If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemm Try repairing the disk again. Sometimes repeating the process corrects theproblem.m Use another disk rep