Apple Power Macintosh 5400 series Manuel d'utilisateur

Power MacintoshUser’s ManualIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Power Macintosh 5400 series computers

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Internet: World Wide WebYou can also download Apple software updates via Apple’s World Wide Webserver, www.info.apple.com. The Apple web site allows y

Internet: gopher serverApple recommends using TurboGopher client software to access the AppleComputer Higher Education Gopher server. The “Apple Suppo

Tr y these suggestions firstIf you can’t start up from a hard disk or you don’t see the hard disk icon on thedesktop, try the following:m If the hard

2Verify the disk using Disk First Aid.m Double-click the Disk First Aid icon (you may need to look in a foldercalled Utilities to find Disk First Aid)

6When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit.If the Drive Setup test reveals a problem, you may be able to correct itby using Disk F

4Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk.You can’t repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the Disk First Aidprogram, but you c

Initializing a hard diskYou may never need to initialize a hard disk. This section helps youdetermine whether you need to initialize your hard disk an

Starting up from a CD-ROM discTo i n itia lize, test, or repair a hard disk, or to install system software on a harddisk, you need to start up your co

IpartChapter 1 Getting StartedChapter 2 Getting HelpChapter 3 Expanding Your Computer and Using Its Special FeaturesChapter 4 Installing and Using App

Starting up from a floppy diskTo i n itia lize, test, or repair a hard disk, or to install system software on a hard disk, you need to start up your c

2 Open the Drive Setup program.You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Drive Setup.3 In the list of drives, click the disk you want

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

Installing system softwareFollow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal”installation of system software.If you’re installin

9 Start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc that contains system software or from theInstall Disk 1 disk.See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” or “St

14 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 CD-ROM disc that contains system software or from theInstall Disk 1di

10 Click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears. 11 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk box is the one on which youwant t

16 When the installation is complete you see a message reporting that the installation wassuccessful.If a Restart button appears, click it to restart

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

Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM softwareCD-ROM software is a set of programs and files that allow your CD-ROMdrive to work correctly with your compu

3Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu.The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system softwarecomponents.4Select Multimedia

IIIpartAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsAppendix B Installing Expansion Cards and Additional MemoryAppendix C Special Keys on Your Keybo

113For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions inthis chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you

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

1The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to setup your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy,

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 built-in monitorFollow these procedures for handling the built-in monitor:m Make sure the ventilation openings on the computer are clear

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

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

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 drive:m Position

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

Cleaning the mouseThe mouse contains a small ball that must roll smoothly for the mouse towork properly. You can keep this ball free of dirt and greas

4Clean the three small rollers inside the mouse with a cotton swab moistened with water.Rotate the rollers to clean all around them.5Wipe the mouse ba

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

KeyboardMacintosh computerKeyboard cable(sometimes built into thekeyboard as shown here)Computer power cordMouse

To unlock the mouse, follow these steps:1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring.2Press down on the paper clip while you

129This appendix provides information about expansion cards and memorymodules (including an optional High Performance Module) and explains howto insta

You can also install the following additional expansion cards in yourMacintosh:m the Apple External Video Connector kit that allows video mirroring on

About memoryYou can have memory—dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)—addedto your computer in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules, orDIMMs. You

IMPORTANTThe DIMMs should be 64-bit-wide, 168-pin fast-paged mode,with 70-nanosecond (ns) RAM access time or faster. DIMMs that are either32 or 64 MB

4 Remove the security screws from the computer’s back panel with a screwdriver.5With your fingertips, find the two latches on the underside of the com

6Pull gently on the latches.7Swing the panel up and slip it out.Set the panel aside.8To discharge static electricity from your body that could damage

9Gently pull down on the wire handle and swing it out to unlock it from its storageposition. Then grasp the handle and pull the logic board out of the

Installing an expansion cardThis section contains instructions for installing a peripheral componentinterconnect (PCI) card or a communication card. T

2 Lift out the retainer clamp and set it aside. Yo u ’ ll need the retainer clamp later, after you install the card.Vertical plateRemove the retainer

3Getting StartedPlugging in the computerBefore you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all thesetup instructions in this chapter. T

3If your PCI card has ports for connecting equipment, remove the plastic access coverfrom the vertical plate.On the inside of the computer, squeeze to

4 Remove the metal retainer from the inside of the computer.5 Remove the PCI card adapter from the main logic board.6 Remove the PCI card from its sta

7Connect the PCI card and the PCI card adapter.Place the adapter on a firm surface, then press the card firmly into theadapter. You may find it helpfu

9 Insert the adapter into the PCI slot on the main logic board. Make sure the metal fence onthe PCI card engages the hook on the vertical plate and th

10 Insert the retainer clamp back into the hole and hold it there while you screw it intoplace.11 If you have a communication card, DIMMs, or a High P

Installing a communication cardThis section contains instructions for installing an Ethernet, fax, or internalmodem card in the communication slot in

To i n st all a communication card, follow these steps:1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate.2 Remove the communication card from

Your card may have an external connector on it, as shown here.4Passing the external connector through the hole in the vertical plate, insert the card

Installing DIMMs or a High Performance ModuleInstalling a DRAM DIMM1Push the ejector on the DRAM slot outward and down to open it.Push the ejector out

2With the ejector in the “open” position, align the DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slots aspictured.IMPORTANTDo not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIM

2Plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with thesymbol≤) on the back of the computer.Make sure at least one end of

Installing the High Performance Module (256K Level 2 Cache)1Align the notches in the High Performance Module with the small ribs inside the moduleslot

Closing the computer1Slip the base of the logic board into the guide rails inside the computer’s case and swingthe wire handle back into its storage p

2Slide the logic board back into the computer.3Slip the three tabs at the top of the back panel into the grooves in the computer’s case.Slip the three

4Snap the base of the back panel into place.5 Reinsert the three security screws.Reinsert these screws.Snap the plastic back panel into place.151Inst

6Plug the cables back into the computer.Your computer is now ready to turn on and use.Note: If your computer will not start after you’ve installed an

153Your 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

If you press the Option key, Key Caps outlines lightly the keys that you canuse in combination with letter keys to type letters with accents or otherd

Special key combinationsIf difficulties with your mouse or computer don’t allow you to use standardmethods of quitting a program or restarting your co

3Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.Installing an expansion cardIf you purchased an expansion card

AAbout Apple Extras file 29accent marks, typing 156ADB. See Apple Desktop BusAmerica Online 88Apple customer support hotline 29Apple Desktop Bus (

Installer 59, 101–108installing 56–57, 103Key Caps 155–156license agreement for 56, 88memory used by 61, 78opening, problems with 78, 80PlainTal

161Indexopening documents on,troubleshooting 83polishing 83safety precautions for 122small (8 cm) discs 24, 25starting up from 81, 97, 157system

Control Panels (Apple menu)Date & Time 34Desktop Patterns 36Energy Saver 21–22Extensions Manager 68, 69Memory 61, 78, 80Monitors & Sound

Empty Trash warning, disabling 38energy, conserving 13–14, 21–23Energy Saver control panel 21–22putting the computer to sleep with21–22scheduling

System Folderpurpose of 100removing special software itemsfrom 87folder icon 20fonts, replacing in new System Folder 106formatting disks. See init

I, Jicons 20appearing incorrectly on screen 74Apple Desktop Bus icon 8application icon 20bomb icon 65, 67, 75dimmed icons 58Disk First Aid icon

Llabeling floppy disks 121Level 2 memory cache. See HighPerformance Modulelicense agreementfor application programs 56for Apple software 88lifting

monitor. See also screenadjusting angle of 10cleaning 124connecting a second monitor for videomirroring 49displaying images on two monitors atonce

Connecting the mouse and the keyboardThe way you connect the mouse and the keyboard depends on whether thekeyboard has a built-in cable or a separate

PCI card adapter 130, 139, 140PCI slot 130, 139, 141performance problems 86peripheral component interconnect. See PCIPhoto CDshandling 122insertin

repairingcomputer 66floppy disks 91–92, 94–95hard disk 91–92, 94–95repetitive stress injuries 114reset button on main logic board 70, 152resoluti

to start the Extensions Manager 157to turn off system extensions 157Shortcuts command (Guide menu) 41Show All command (Application menu) 60Show Ba

system softwarecannot be found by Macintosh 72installing or reinstalling 100–108clean installation 103–106custom installation 107–108normal instal

quitting application programs whenproblem occurs 67rebuilding desktop 68–69repairing damaged disks 91–92restarting the computer 67, 78, 82SCSI dev

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Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable1Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard.Most right-handed people prefer to use t

3Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the ◊icon on the back of thecomputer.V ADB port9Getting Started

Adjusting the angle of the screenYou can adjust the angle of the screen to avoid glare and reflections by usingthe computer’s tilt-and-swivel base. Tu

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

2Press the Power key (marked with a triangle) on your keyboard. If you have a different keyboard than the one pictured here, your Power keymay be in a

3Check to see what’s on your screen.You see a sequence of messages describing what is happening, followed bythe Energy Saver dialog box. m If you see

m If, when you press Return, you see the Macintosh desktop (shown here),your system software is already set up correctly. Skip now to the section, “Wh

15Getting StartedProblems starting up?If the screen is dark, check these items to see if you can identify theproblem:m Is the computer turned on? The

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

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

iiiCommunications regulation information viPreface Welcome to Power Macintosh ixPart I1Getting Started 1Plugging in the computer 3

3With the tip of the arrow on the question mark, press and hold down the mouse button.A list of choices (called a menu) appears. This is the Guide (h)

Reviewing the basicsLook at the following illustrations to review the elements you use on yourscreen to work with your computer. MenusThe strip across

IconsIcons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents andfolders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains.

Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panelWhen you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. YourPower Macintosh contains f

To put your computer to sleep right away, choose the Sleep command fromthe Special menu, or press the Power key on the keyboard to bring up theShutdow

Accessing a sleeping computer over a networkIf your computer is being used as a server, other users can still access it overa network while it is asle

Inserting a CD-ROM disc or other CDYour internal CD-ROM drive, if your computer came with one installed,works with CD-ROM discs, standard audio compac

3Place a disc in the tray with the disc label facing up.Make sure the disc is lying flat and centered in the tray. If you are using asmall (8 cm) disc

Turning the computer offUsing the Power keyTo t ur n t he co mputer off using the Power key (marked with a triangle) on thekeyboard, follow these ins

Using the Shut Down commandYou can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in theSpecial menu. Follow these steps:1If the computer

2Getting Help 31Getting answers to your questions 32Tips for using Macintosh Guide 39Identifying objects on the screen 40Learning

If you can’t shut down your computer If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Power key on thekeyboard or choosing Shut Down—for exa

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

31The 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

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 either “Customizing Your Computer,” or “Setting Options,” whichever is available,in the list of topics.When you click any topic area, a list of

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,

Testi ng a nd repairing a damaged disk 91Initializing a hard disk 96Installing or reinstalling system software 100Installing or reinstall

4Click the question “How do I turn off the Empty Trash warning?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructio

39Getting HelpTips for using Macintosh GuideHere are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are

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

43The illustration on the next page shows the basic computer system you nowhave. You can expand your computer system by connecting additionalhardware

Your computer’s ports and connectorsHeadphone jackfConnects your Macintosh to standard headphones.Video input card Connects your Macintosh to a video

45Expanding Your Computer and Using Its Special FeaturesSCSI portgConnects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment, such as external hard disk drives and sca

Using the sound control buttons on your computerThere are two sets of buttons on the front of your Macintosh. The set on theright (marked with the - i

Using the screen control buttons on your computerYou can adjust the level of light and dark on the screen of your built-inmonitor by using the screen

Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicein ac

Using the built-in microphoneYour Macintosh comes with a built-in microphone for recording live sounds.The microphone is highly sensitive. Once you’ve

Connecting a second monitor for video mirroringIf you have the optional Apple external video connector, you can connect asecond, external monitor to y

Connecting external SCSI devicesYour computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small ComputerSystem Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-ze

Before you connect a deviceBefore you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh, be sure to completethese tasks:m Make sure each SCSI device connected t

m Make sure that the last (or only) device in the SCSI chain has a terminator.Make sure that no other external SCSI device has a terminator.Some exter

Connecting a SCSI deviceUse these general instructions in conjunction with the instructions that camewith your SCSI device:1 Turn off your Macintosh.2

Connecting to an Ethernet networkIf your computer came with the optional Ethernet card, you can connect yourMacintosh to any standard high-speed Ether

55Your computer has several application programs already installed, as well assome applications that you must install before you can use them. Theappl

You may want to experiment with AppleScript, one of the applications onyour hard disk. With AppleScript you can automate tasks in the Finder andother

To use your applications most effectively, follow these guidelines:m Put only one copy of each application on your hard disk. Having more thanone copy

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Switching applicationsYou can switch to another open application or desk accessory by choosing itsname from the Application menu.If an application’s i

To remove software, follow these steps:1 Start up your computer from the system software CD-ROM disc that came with yourcomputer.For detailed steps,

Hiding and showing windows on the desktopYou can hide all windows except those of the active application by choosingHide Others from the Application m

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

IIpartChapter 5 Troubleshooting

65When you have questionsIf you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer to Macintosh Guide in the Guide (h) menu. For instr

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

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

viiiContents

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

8 Open the Extensions Manager control panel by choosing Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. When the Control Panels window appears, double-click t

The computer does not start and you have just installed DIMMs, a High PerformanceModule (256K Level 2 cache), or expansion cards.You may need to press

The computer does not start up from the hard disk.Try the following:m Use the Drive Setup program to make the disk available. Drive Setup islocated in

The computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately.If your clock begins to keep time inaccurately, have an Apple-authorizedservice provider replace the batt

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

Icons do not appear correctly on your screen.You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps your Macintosh keeptrack of files and folders on you

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

The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse.One of the following situations is probably the cause:m The mouse is not connected properly. Chec

Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.One of the following is probably the cause:m You haven’t selected any text or set the insertion

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

Your computer won’t restart, and a CD-ROM disc is in the CD-ROM drive.m Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD-ROM disc. Press theOpen/Cl

m Purchase and install the correct software to use the document, or find outif the creator of the document can convert it to a form that one of yourpr

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

Your computer starts up and you see large folder-shaped areas, containing labeledpictorial buttons, instead of the usual Macintosh desktop.m Your comp

Your computer won’t restart, and a CD-ROM disc is in the CD-ROM drive.m Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD-ROM disc. Press theOpen/Cl

Your computer ejects a CD-ROM disc without giving you any error message. m Make sure the disc is flat in the tray and the disc label is facing up. Ify

Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discsYou cannot access files on a CD-ROM disc that uses the ISO 9660 or High Sierra format.m Discs in the ISO 9

While playing an audio track on a CD-ROM disc that combines audio tracks and data,you double-click the disc icon and the audio track stops playing.m Y

If your computer’s performance decreasesIf you notice a decrease in your computer’s speed and general performanceand you often use networks, connect t

m Drag special software items out of the System Folder or remove thempermanently. (The special software may be in the Control Panels orExtensions fold