Power Macintosh Getting Started Setup and important health-related information for the Power Macintosh 8100/80 and 8100/80AV
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1994 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. Startup sound created and performed by Stanley Jordan. © 1993 Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
Contents Communications regulation information Preface Welcome to Power Macintosh vii ix Part I Setting Up Your Computer and Learning the Basicsi 1 Setting Up 1 Plugging in the computer 2 Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitor 3 4 Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting other devices 9 Turning the computer on 9 8 Problems turning on your computer? What’s next? 12 13 2 Safety and Health Information Safety instructions 15 15 Health-related information about computer use
3 Learning to Use Your Computer 23 Part 1: Starting the Macintosh Basics tour Part 2: Practicing your new skills 28 Answers to the review questions Clues on your screen 32 42 Turning the computer off 4 Basic Skills 24 43 45 Working with icons 46 Working with windows 48 Working with documents Working with disks 50 52 Organizing your desktop 54 Working with pull-down menus 55 Keyboard shortcuts in the Finder and in directory dialog boxes 56 Part II More About Your Macintoshi 5 Expandi
Connecting an additional monitor 78 Connecting a trackball or other input device Connecting a microphone 78 79 Connecting a GeoPort Telecom Adapter or modem Connecting to a high-speed network Attaching a security lock 80 80 82 6 Using Software With Your Power Macintosh Using Power Macintosh application programs Using older Macintosh programs 83 83 85 The software programs that came with your computer 7 Using Stereo Audio 87 About your computer’s sound ports Connecting an audio device Recordi
Part III Troubleshootingi 9 Solutions to Common Problems When you run into trouble 115 115 Solutions to common problems 118 10 Reinstalling System Software 127 Do you need to install system software? 128 Starting up from a built-in CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy drive Reinstalling system software Custom installation 128 129 130 132 Reinstalling the CD-ROM software 132 Copying system software from the Power Macintosh CD disc Appendix Exchanging Files With DOS or Windows Macintosh PC E
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. Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy.
DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Welcome to Power Macintosh Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to expand. This manual will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you how to expand your Macintosh, and provide many tips on using your new system. Your Macintosh is powered by the new microprocessor (or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc., Motorola, Inc.
Setting Up Your Computer and Learning the Basics Chapter 1 Setting Up Chapter 2 Safety and Health Information Chapter 3 Learning to Use Your Computer Chatper 4 Basic Skills Part I of this book provides the information you need to set up and learn about your Macintosh. It includes instructions for m Setting up the computer and turning it on m Using the computer safely m Learning basic Macintosh skills If you are new to the Macintosh, go through all the chapters in this section.
Follow the instructions in this section to set up your computer 1 Setting Up Setting up your computer involves these steps: m Plugging in the computer m Connecting a monitor m Connecting the mouse and keyboard m Turning the computer on Macintosh computer Monitor Keyboard Mouse Adapters for composite video Keyboard cable (Power Macintosh 8100/80AV only) Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor) Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) Computer power cord 1
Plugging in the computer Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the installation instructions in Chapter 1. Then, before you connect anything to your Macintosh, follow the instructions below to plug it in. The plug grounds and protects the computer from electrical damage while you are setting up. When you are ready to begin: 1 Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer.
Power cord socket Power cord plug IMPORTANT Be sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to. If the computer starts up: If you hear a tone, the computer has started up and you need to turn it off before proceeding. The power switch is located on the back of the computer and is marked with the symbol I. Press the switch to turn the computer off.
Connecting a monitor You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh, including: m Apple AudioVision monitors. AudioVision monitors include built-in speakers, a microphone, video, and an ADB port (for an input device such as a keyboard). m Most standard monitors. See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list. This section contains instructions for connecting both types of monitors.
3 Plug in the monitor’s power cord. Some power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer. You can also plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet (an adapter may be needed). Some monitors have to be connected to a grounded power outlet, not to the computer’s power socket. Check the information that came with the monitor.
Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor’s power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port. Your computer has two monitor ports: a standard monitor port, and a high-density monitor port for AudioVision monitors. The high-density port accepts a monitor with a screen 16 inches or smaller (measured diagonally).
2 Attach the monitor cable to one of the monitor ports on the back panel of the computer. If the monitor is an AudioVision model, such as the Apple AudioVision 14, attach the monitor cable to the computer’s high density monitor port. If the monitor is a standard model, attach the monitor cable to the standard monitor port. AudioVision monitors are connected here. Standard monitors are connected here.
Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. They are all connected the same way. 1 Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with their right hand; most left-handed people prefer to use their left hand. Plug the mouse into the port on the side you prefer. The plug and the port are marked with the same icon (◊). Align the icons before you insert the plug.
Connecting other devices If you are new to the Macintosh: It’s a good idea to get some experience with your computer before connecting other devices, such as a printer or scanner. Go through the rest of the material in Part I, including the learning materials in Chapter 3. When you are ready to connect other devices to your Macintosh, follow the instructions in Chapter 5. Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time, follow these steps. 1 Turn on the monitor.
2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power On key. You’ll find the Power On key at the top of the keyboard. You can recognize this key by the triangle outline on it.
3 Check to see what’s on your screen. m If you see the Macintosh desktop, shown here, your system software is already set up correctly. Skip now to “What’s Next?” Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop m If you see a blinking question mark, you need to install system software on the computer’s hard disk. (System software is a set of programs the computer uses to start itself up.) See “Reinstalling System Software” in Chapter 10 of this book for information on installing system software.
Problems turning on your computer? If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem. m Is the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? m Is the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front panel should be on. m Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard or mouse cables while your computer is on. You could damage your equipment.
What’s next? You’ve completed setting up your computer. Next, be sure to read Chapter 2, “Safety and Health Information,” which contains important tips on working safely and comfortably with your computer. Then continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to Chapter 3, “Learning to Use Your Computer.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Part II, “More About Your Macintosh.
Read this section to learn how to use your computer safely and comfortably 2 Safety and Health Information Safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists: m The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. m You spill something into the case.
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 these instructions handy for reference by you and others. m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
Health-related information about computer use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities. In fact, misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities can create a problem that might not otherwise exist.
RSIs did not suddenly arise when computers were invented; tennis elbow and writer’s cramp, for example, are two RSIs that have been with us for a long time. Although less common than other RSIs, one serious RSI discussed more often today is a wrist problem called carpal tunnel syndrome, which may be aggravated by improper use of computer keyboards. This nerve disorder results from excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist to the hand.
Arranging your office Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to accommodate your physical size and shape. m An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly.
You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface. m Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard.
What’s next? You’ve completed setting up your computer. Continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, continue with Chapter 3, “Learning to Use Your Computer.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Part II, “More About Your Macintosh.” m If you want to install application software on your computer, refer to Chapter 6 of this book and the Macintosh Reference for information on setting up your programs and managing memory.
Go through the exercises in this chapter to learn how to use your computer 3 Learning to Use Your Computer Your computer comes with a tutorial that teaches you the basics. The tutorial is divided into two parts: m Part 1 You start the Macintosh Basics tour on your computer, which presents the basic skills you need to master. m Part 2 After you complete the Macintosh Basics tour, you return to this chapter to practice what you learned. You also learn some additional skills.
Part 1 Starting the Macintosh Basics tour Your Macintosh Basics tour is on the hard disk that’s inside your computer. To take the tour, follow these steps: Make sure your computer is turned on. If the screen is dark, try adjusting the screen (see “Problems Turning On Your Computer?” in Chapter 1) until you see words and small pictures on your screen. 1 Use your hand to scoot the mouse along the table. Hold the mouse as shown, cable pointing away from you.
3 Move the mouse so that the tip of the arrow (8) is on the picture labeled “Macintosh HD.” Make sure the tip of the arrow is on the picture, not the words “Macintosh HD.” Move the arrow so that it is on top of this picture. 4 Being careful not to move the mouse, press the button twice in quick succession. (This is called “double-clicking.”) Now your screen should look like the picture following step 5. The items in the illustration below may not exactly match those on your screen.
5 Move the mouse to place the tip of the arrow (8) on the picture of the folder labeled “Macintosh Basics.” Move the arrow so that it is on top of this picture. 6 Being careful not to move the mouse, press the button twice in quick succession.
7 Move the mouse so that the arrow is on the picture of the man labeled “Macintosh Basics.” Move the arrow so that it is on top of this picture. 8 Press the mouse button twice in quick succession. Now your screen should look like the following picture: If you don’t see this screen, try 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 mouse button twice.
Part 2 Practicing your new skills You should now have completed the Macintosh Basics tour. The second part of your training gives you an opportunity to think about what you’ve learned so far and to practice your new skills. Reviewing what you’ve learned Before continuing, take a few moments to answer these questions. They will help you summarize the information you learned in Macintosh Basics. You may want to write (or circle) your answers as appropriate.
Question: What are pictures on the Macintosh desktop called? Two examples are shown below. Answer:____________________________________________ What is the name for these pictures on the Macintosh desktop? Circle the hard disk window in the illustration below.
Circle the hard disk icon in the illustration below. Question: Circle the active window on the desktop below.
Question: Which menu is the Save command in? Answer:____________________________________________ Question: How do you throw an item away? Answer:____________________________________________ Label the parts of this window. A. B. C. D. E.
Answers to the review questions These are the answers to the review questions that you completed earlier. Question: What is the area called where you do all your work? (It’s shown below.) Answer: the desktop Question: What are pictures called on the Macintosh desktop? Answer: icons Circle the hard disk window in the illustration below. Circle the hard disk icon in the illustration below.
Question: Circle the active window shown on the desktop below. How do you make a window active? Answer: by clicking anywhere inside of it Question: Which menu is the Save command in? Answer: the File menu Question: How do you throw an item away? Answer: by dragging it to the Trash Label the parts of this window. A. The close box B. The title bar C. A scroll arrow D. The scroll bar E.
Practice session Now you can practice what you learned in Macintosh Basics. You’ll be practicing your skills using real programs that came with your computer, rather than the sample ones in Macintosh Basics. IMPORTANT If you get lost at any point during the practice session, or if something unexpected happens, please turn to “Clues on Your Screen” in this chapter. These tips will help you get back on track.
2 Use the keyboard to type a few lines of text into the blank document. Type text in the blank document. It doesn’t matter what you type. If you make an error, press the Delete key to backspace over the incorrect letters, then retype them. 3 Open the File menu and choose the Save command to save your new document. When you save a document, you are storing it on the hard disk. You need to save every document you create. If you don’t save it, the document is lost when you turn off the computer.
4 Don’t click anywhere. Just type the name “Practice File.” Then click the button labeled Save. Type the name of your document to replace “Untitled.” The name you type should replace the word “Untitled” in the box. If it doesn’t, place the pointer to the left of the U in “Untitled,” then press the mouse button and drag across the word. When “Untitled” is highlighted (the text is surrounded with a black box), type the new name. Click Save to save your Practice File on the hard disk.
5 Open the File menu and choose Quit to quit the SimpleText program. Choose Quit from the File menu to quit your program. The SimpleText program closes, along with your document. 6 Check for the file you saved in the hard disk window. You should see the icon for the document you saved in the hard disk window. If your Practice File icon doesn’t appear, it may be in a hidden part of the window. You can scroll through the window to find the icon if you need to. Here’s the new file you just created.
2: Storing your work inside a folder You can organize your work on the Macintosh by creating folders and storing your documents inside of them. 1 Open the File menu and choose New Folder. A folder icon named “untitled folder” appears in the active window on the desktop. A new folder icon appears in the hard disk window. 2 Without clicking anywhere, type “My Work” to name the folder. Notice that the words “untitled folder” are highlighted and boxed.
3 Drag the Practice File into the folder named “My Work.” Move the pointer to the Practice File. Then press and hold down the button while you move the Practice File to the folder named “My Work.” When the tip of the pointer is on the folder icon and the folder becomes highlighted, release the button. Move the pointer to this icon. Then press and hold down the button while you move this icon to the folder named “My Work.” 4 Open the folder named “My Work.
3: Throwing an item away As you work, you will want to remove items you no longer need from the hard disk. You remove items by throwing them into the Trash. In this exercise, you will throw the Practice File into the Trash. 1 If the Macintosh HD window is not already open, open it by double-clicking the Macintosh HD icon. 2 If the folder named “My Work” is not already open, open it.
4 Open the Trash icon (by double-clicking it) to see your Practice File there. Your Practice File is still in the Trash. 5 Open the Special menu and choose Empty Trash. A dialog box appears. The computer displays a dialog box when it asks you to confirm an action. You must click OK or another button in the dialog box before you can take any other action. 6 Click OK. The Trash is emptied and the Trash icon returns to normal.
What’s next? The best way to get experience working with your computer is to begin to do your own work. You may have already purchased application programs to work with. You’ll need to install these on your hard disk. Be sure to read the manuals that came with your application programs for information on how to install them. (To install your programs, you’ll need to know how to insert a floppy disk into your computer. See Chapter 4, “Basic Skills,” for instructions.
Is the icon or text you want to work with selected? Commands you choose in menus usually work only if an icon or some text is selected. Check the item you want to work with to make sure it’s highlighted (which means it’s selected).
1 Use the mouse to choose the Shut Down command from the Special menu. Choosing Shut Down readies the hard disk for a fast restart next time you turn on the computer. It also prompts you to save any unsaved work on a disk before turning the power off. To turn on the computer again, just press the Power On key on the keyboard. WARNING Do not turn the computer off by pressing the power switch on the back panel. If you do so, you will lose any work you haven’t previously saved onto a disk.
Refer to this chapter for information on basic Macintosh skills 4 Basic Skills This section provides information on the following basic skills: m Working with icons m Working with windows m Working with documents m Working with disks m Organizing your desktop m Working with menus m Keyboard shortcuts in the Finder and in directory dialog boxes 45
Working with icons An icon is a picture that represents something else. This icon represents the hard disk. These icons represent folders, programs, and documents that are stored on the hard disk. This icon represents the Trash. Selecting icons To do this Follow these steps Select the icon Click the item. Deselect an icon Click anywhere except the selected icon. Select multiple icons While holding down the Shift key, click each icon.
Copying icons To do this Follow these steps Copy an icon onto another disk Drag the icon to the icon of the other disk or to an icon or window that belongs to that disk. Copy an icon on the same disk 1. Click the icon to select it. 2. Choose Duplicate from the File menu, or press x-D. 3. If you wish, rename the new icon and drag it to a new location. You can also make a copy by holding down the Option key while you drag the icon to another folder or window.
Removing items from the disk and retrieving them from the Trash To do this Follow these steps Erase or remove an item from a disk 1. Drag the icon to the Trash. 2. Choose Empty Trash from the Special menu. Retrieve an item from the Trash 1. Open the Trash icon. 2. Drag the icon out of the Trash (and into the disk or folder window where you want to store it). Or, choose Put Away from the File menu to return the icon to its original place on a disk.
Viewing the contents of a window To do this Follow these steps View the contents of a window by name, date, size, or kind 1. Open the View menu. 2. Choose the menu item that corresponds to the way you want to view the contents of the window. View the contents of the window in outline form 1. Choose any list view from the View menu (any view except the icon and small icon views). 2. Click the triangle next to a folder name to display or hide the contents of the folder.
Working with documents Opening and closing a document To do this Follow these steps Open a document 1. Click the icon for the document. 2. Choose the Open command from the File menu. Or double-click (click twice rapidly) on the icon. Close a document Choose Close from the File menu. Or click the close box of the document window. Opening a document from within a program To do this Follow these steps Open a document when you are working in an open program 1. Choose Open from the File menu. 2.
Saving and naming documents To do this Follow these steps Save and name a document for the first time 1. Choose the Save command from the File menu. 2. Type a name for the document. 3. Click the Save button. Save the document under another name (Save as) 1. Choose the Save As command from the File menu. 2. Type a new name for the document. 3. Click the Save button. Choosing a folder when saving a document To do this Follow these steps Save a document while 1.
Working with disks Inserting a floppy disk Insert metal end first, label side up. Preparing a new floppy disk for use See “Using Disks” in the Macintosh Reference manual. Ejecting a floppy disk 52 Chapter 4 To do this Follow these steps Eject a floppy disk Drag the disk’s icon to the Trash.
Copying the contents of a disk To do this Follow these steps Copy the entire contents of one floppy disk onto another floppy disk (with one disk drive) 1. Insert the original floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2. Drag the floppy disk icon to the hard disk icon. (The floppy disk contents appear in a folder on the hard disk.) 3. Drag the floppy disk icon to the Trash. 4. Insert the floppy disk that you want to copy to. 5. Drag the icon of the newly created folder to the floppy disk icon. 6.
Organizing your desktop Creating a new folder To do this Follow these steps Create a new folder 1. Choose New Folder from the File menu. 2. Type a name for the folder. 3. Press the Return key. Placing an icon inside a folder 54 Chapter 4 To do this Follow these steps Place an icon inside a folder 1. Drag the icon to the folder where you want to store it. 2. Release the button when the folder icon becomes highlighted.
Working with pull-down menus To choose an item from a menu: 1 Point to the menu. 2 Press to pull down the menu. 3 Drag to the item you want to choose. 4 Release the button when the command is highlighted. This is the Help menu, which you use to display information about items on the screen. This is the Application menu, which you use to see which programs are open. Dimmed commands are not available.
Keyboard shortcuts in the Finder and in directory dialog boxes Key Action Up, Down, Left, or Right Arrow key Selects the next item in the direction of the arrow Tab key key (a, b, c...
More About Your Macintosh Chapter 5 Expanding Your Computer and Connecting Other Equipment Chapter 6 Using Software With Your Power Macintosh Chapter 7 Using Stereo Audio Chapter 8 Using Video With Your Power Macintosh 8100/80AV Part II contains information you’ll need after you’ve set up your computer and learned Macintosh basics: m Installing an expansion card or additional memory, and connecting other equipment m Using Power Macintosh software programs, which have special memory requirements m Us
Read this chapter for information on adding a NuBus card or connecting other equipment to your computer 5 Expanding Your Computer and Connecting Other Equipment Installing an expansion card You can install printed circuit boards (called cards) for video and graphics applications, networking and communications, additional processing power, or other purposes. The cards fit into connectors, called expansion slots, inside the computer.
Installing a card with a DAV connector in your Power Macintosh 8100/80AV If you have a Power Macintosh with built-in AV capabilities, you can install a NuBus card that contains a Digital Audio and Video (DAV) connector. This connector provides direct access to the specialized digital video and audio hardware built into your computer. The illustration below shows the location of the expansion slots in your computer.
NuBus power requirements The combined power consumption of NuBus cards must not exceed the limits specified for your Macintosh model. If you have more than one NuBus card installed, check the information that came with your cards to make sure that their power consumption is within the limits specified in the Technical Information booklet. Installing a NuBus card IMPORTANT Some cards may need to be installed by an Apple-authorized service provider. Check the information that came with the card.
3 Remove the cover from the computer. Slide the cover away from the back panel an inch or two. Then raise the cover straight up and off the computer.
4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge static electricity. Always do this before you touch any parts or install components inside the computer.
5 Remove the expansion card clip. Grasp the clip handles with your thumb and forefinger and squeeze. Pull the clip straight out. 6 64 Chapter 5 Pull out the plastic cover plate behind the expansion slot you want to use, and set the cover plate aside.
7 Remove the card from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its top edge to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the card. Connector 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot.
9 Press the card firmly until the connector is seated. m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull it out and try again. m To see if the card is properly connected, wiggle it gently. If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected. If you have other cards to install, put them in now by repeating steps 6 through 9. 10 Replace the expansion card clip. Put the bottom of the clip in place first. Make sure the edge of the expansion card fits into one of the slots on the clip.
11 Replace the cover on the computer. Lower the cover all the way down onto the case. Push the cover back until it touches the back panel. 12 Tighten the screws on the back panel. WARNING Always replace the cover before turning the computer on.
Expanding memory The random-access memory (RAM) in your computer can be expanded by adding Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMs) to those already installed or by exchanging installed modules for ones that have greater storage capacity. In the Power Macintosh 8100/80, the memory used to display images on the screen (called video RAM, or VRAM) can also be expanded. In the 8100/80AV, VRAM cannot be expanded. Make sure that SIMMs you purchase for memory expansion are the correct ones for your Macintosh.
Your computer at a glance The illustrations on this page and the next pages provide a detailed look at your Macintosh hardware, including the ports you use to connect external equipment. Monitor (See the Macintosh Reference for information on adjusting screen brightness and displaying color.) CD-ROM drive (optional) Floppy disk drive Keyboard (See the Macintosh Reference for information on adjusting keyboard height.
Power Macintosh 8100/80 computer 70 SCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, and printers. g Ethernet port Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed network. G High-density monitor port Connects a monitor to your Macintosh. ™ Printer port Connects your Macintosh to a printer, LocalTalk network, or GeoPort Adapter. [ Modem port (GeoPort) Connects an external modem or GeoPort Adapter to your Macintosh.
Power Macintosh 8100/80AV computer SCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, and printers. g Ethernet port Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed network. G High-density monitor port Connects a monitor to your Macintosh. ™ Printer port Connects your Macintosh to a printer, LocalTalk network, or GeoPort Adapter. [ Modem port (GeoPort) Connects an external modem or GeoPort Adapter to your Macintosh.
Connecting hard disks and other SCSI devices Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-zee”). The SCSI port permits high-speed communication between the computer and the device. The SCSI icon appears above the port on the computer’s back panel. SCSI icon SCSI port IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in this section and the instructions that came with your hard disk or other SCSI device when connecting it to your Macintosh.
Installing a device driver A device driver is software that lets the Macintosh communicate with a particular SCSI device. To install a driver: m Drag the driver icon to the System Folder icon on your startup disk. Any drivers needed for a SCSI device are usually on a floppy disk that comes with the device. (If no drivers come with the device, then it doesn’t need any.) You may have to restart your Macintosh to activate the driver.
3 Locate the ID number switch on the back of your SCSI device. SCSI ID switch 4 Push the ID switch repeatedly until the number you want appears. On some SCSI devices, the ID number switch is inside a small hole. Insert a straightened paper clip to push the switch. Attaching a SCSI device To connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh: 1 Turn off your Macintosh. 2 Make sure the SCSI device is switched off. WARNING Do not connect or disconnect any device while the device or your Macintosh is turned on.
4 Use a SCSI cable to connect the device either to the computer’s SCSI port or to the last SCSI device already in the chain. If the device is the first or only one you’re connecting, use a SCSI system cable to connect it to the computer’s SCSI port. If the device is not the first one, use a SCSI peripheral interface cable to connect it to the last device in the chain. IMPORTANT The total length of the cables in a SCSI chain should not exceed 6 meters (20 feet).
5 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. To ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be at each end of a SCSI chain. Your internal hard disk, which is the first device in the chain, has a built-in terminator. Some external SCSI devices from manufacturers other than Apple have a built-in terminator. (Check the information that came with the device.
Connecting a printer Your Macintosh has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer to your computer. Printer port icon Printer port The printer port accepts either a direct cable connection (to printers such as the StyleWriter II) or a network cable connection (to printers such as a LaserWriter Pro or LaserWriter Select). Follow the instructions that came with your printer when connecting it to your Macintosh. A printer can also be connected to the modem port.
Connecting an additional monitor You can connect two monitors to your computer without installing an additional card. See the instructions that came with your monitor and “Connecting a Monitor” in Chapter 1. When you connect an additional monitor: m Make sure that the ventilation openings on the computer and the monitors are clear and unobstructed. m If there is interference on your screens or on a television or radio near your Macintosh, separate or reposition the affected equipment.
Connecting a microphone Your computer has a sound input port, which you can use to connect a microphone. With appropriate software, you can use the microphone to give spoken commands to your Macintosh and to record your voice or other sounds. The Apple PlainTalk Microphone and the software needed for using spoken commands are available from Apple-authorized dealers. If you want to use another microphone, make sure it is compatible with your model of Macintosh.
Connecting a GeoPort Telecom Adapter or modem Your Macintosh has an enhanced telecommunications port called the GeoPort. By connecting the GeoPort Telecom Adapter, designed specifically for use with the GeoPort, you can take advantage of your computer’s special communications capabilities. The GeoPort Telecom Adapter comes with communications and fax software and can be purchased from Appleauthorized dealers.
Connecting to an Ethernet network You can connect an adapter and cable for an Ethernet network directly to the computer, without installing an expansion card. The Ethernet port is identified with this symbol: G. Ethernet icon Ethernet port To connect a cable to the Ethernet port, follow the instructions that came with the Ethernet adapter you want to use. If you need assistance, consult a network administrator or other technical expert.
Attaching a security lock You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh to deter theft. The back panel has a built-in port for a security lock. F Security lock ports Follow the instructions supplied with the security lock to attach it to your computer.
Refer to this chapter for information on programs designed for Power Macintosh computers 6 Using Software With Your Power Macintosh Using Power Macintosh application programs Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most software programs intended for use with Macintosh computers. But certain programs are designed especially for Power Macintosh computers. You’ll find that these programs take best advantage of your computer’s speed.
Shared libraries Power Macintosh programs use special files called shared libraries. These files help Power Macintosh programs to run more efficiently, and can be used by more than one Power Macintosh program simultaneously. Any necessary shared libraries are installed automatically in the System Folder when you install Power Macintosh programs.
Using older Macintosh programs If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may be incompatible with your Power Macintosh. You may be able to use your older program if you change the Memory Manager setting in your Memory control panel. Follow these steps: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the Memory control panel. 2 Turn off Modern Memory Manager. Click here to turn off Modern Memory Manager.
The software programs that came with your computer Your computer has several application programs already installed. You’ll find these programs in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk. One of the programs, Video Monitor, is for use with computers that have AV capabilities. Video Monitor is described in Chapter 8 of this book. The Guide to Apple Extras in the Apple Extras folder contains information about the programs supplied with your computer.
Read this chapter to learn how to use stereo audio equipment with your computer 7 Using Stereo Audio Your Macintosh produces stereo sound and provides several options for highquality audio. When an audio device is connected to the sound input port, you can hear or record the incoming sound on the computer. When an audio device is connected to the sound output port, you can record the sound produced by the computer or play that sound through external speakers.
About your computer’s sound ports Your Macintosh can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. To provide or reproduce stereo sound, you can connect audio devices to the sound input and output ports on the computer. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive, you can also use it to play and record sound from audio compact discs (CDs). The sound input port is identified with an icon of a microphone. The sound output port is identified with an icon of a speaker.
Connecting an audio device To play or record sound with your Macintosh, you can attach a microphone, amplifier, tape recorder, or a pair of speakers. If your Macintosh has AV capabilities, you can record sound and video simultaneously by connecting a VCR to the S-video output port and linking the computer’s sound output port to the sound input channels on the VCR. (See “Connecting a VCR to View Video Images or Capture Frames” in Chapter 8.) Follow these steps to connect an audio device to the Macintosh.
Choosing audio input options You use the Sound control panel to choose the audio input device and options you want. Follow these steps to choose the sound input device. 1 If you want to use an external device for sound input, connect it to the sound input port following the instructions in the previous section. 2 Open the Sound control panel and choose Sound In from the pop-up menu. The Sound control panel is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple (K) menu.
4 Click the button for the audio device you want to hear, then click OK. If you have software for using spoken commands with your computer, please note: m To use an AudioVision monitor’s microphone for spoken commands, select the AV Connector icon in the Input Source options. m To use a microphone connected to the sound input port for spoken commands, select the Microphone icon. m If Play-Through is selected, you won’t be able to give spoken commands to the computer.
3 Click the icon that represents the source of sound output. About the sample rate: Most of the time you will not need to change the sample rate. Use the Rate pop-up menu to change the sample rate only if the sound you wish to play was recorded at a sample rate different from the current setting. For instance, if you play a QuickTime movie containing sound recorded at 44.1 kHz, set the sample rate in the Rate pop-up menu to 44.1 to hear the full quality of the sound.
Connecting external stereo speakers You can take advantage of your computer’s stereo sound output by attaching external powered (amplified) speakers. 1 Assemble the speakers and the cable you need. You need a cable with stereo miniplugs at each end to connect one or both speakers to the computer. (Some speakers require a dual-plug adapter. Others, like those shown here, accept a single stereo miniplug and are joined by standard speaker wires.
Playing audio CDs If your Macintosh has an internal CD-ROM drive or you connect an external CD-ROM drive or CD player, you can use audio CDs with the Macintosh. Follow these steps to play CD audio sound through the computer’s internal speaker. 1 Place an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive or CD player. See the information that came with your equipment for details about inserting a CD.
Read this chapter to learn how to use video equipment with your Power Macintosh 8100/80AV 8 Using Video With Your Power Macintosh 8100/80AV You can connect video equipment to your Power Macintosh 8100/80AV. You can display, edit, and store video images on the computer, and view or record the computer’s images on a television or video recorder (VCR).
Example of a Macintosh system for working with video If your Macintosh is equipped with AV capabilities, you can create a powerful system that combines computing, video, stereo audio, and telecommunications.
About your computer’s video ports Your AV-equipped Macintosh can display and use video images from a variety of sources. To view video on your monitor, you connect a video device to the video input port on the computer. To display or record the computer’s output, you connect a video device to the video output port. The Macintosh can work with two major video formats: m S-video m Composite video S-video is a high-quality video format used by many video cameras and VCRs.
S-video connectors The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. S-video connector. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output ports. IMPORTANT The S-video connector resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the connectors; they are not interchangeable. Adapters for composite video Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video.
Two adapters for composite (RCA-type) video connectors come with your computer. To connect a cable with RCA plugs to your computer, connect the RCA plug to one of the adapters, and connect the adapter to the appropriate S-video port (input or output) on the back of your computer. Connect the end marked with the Æ icon to the computer’s S-video output port. (The connector should have the flat part pointing up, as shown here.
Connecting a VCR to view video images or capture frames The steps that follow tell you how to connect a stereo VCR to the Macintosh so that you can view video or capture a single video frame and hear the sound from the VCR through the computer’s speaker. You can use these instructions as a model for connecting your equipment to any video device. Before you start: m Make sure that the VCR has a cable with either a composite (RCA plug) connector or an S-video connector.
2 Attach one end of the video cable to the Video Out socket on the VCR (follow the directions that came with the VCR). 3 Plug the other end of the video cable (or adapter) into the S-video input port on the Macintosh. If the connector doesn’t slide easily into the port, realign it and try again. Using force could damage the computer or cable. 4 Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right Audio Out sockets on the VCR.
Opening a video window on the screen Using the Video Monitor program provided with your Macintosh, you can view video on the screen and capture a single video frame. You’ll find the Video Monitor program in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk. Refer to the Guide to Apple Extras, also in the Apple Extras folder, for additional information about Video Monitor. Follow these steps to see video on the computer screen. 1 Make sure that a video device is connected to the video input port.
5 If no image appears in the Monitor window, choose Video Settings from the Monitor menu. The Video window appears. 6 Choose Source from the pop-up menu at the top left side of the Video window. New choices appear in the window. Video appears here (the box is black if no video is being received). 7 Change the choice in the Input pop-up menu or the Format pop-up menu. m The Input choices indicate the input port for the video device. The preset choice is composite video.
Video images and memory allocation When you display video images using Video Monitor or another program, the video images use a portion of the computer’s screen memory (also called video RAM, or VRAM). If you see a message in the Monitor window stating that video is turned off, you need to set the monitor to display fewer colors or grays. This allows the computer to allocate additional memory to the video image. You use the Monitors control panel to change the number of colors or grays displayed.
Recording video movies You can purchase application programs that allow you to record, play, and edit video segments. Several utility programs for working with video and animation are included in the Apple QuickTime Starter Kit, available from Apple-authorized dealers. Video images occupy large amounts of memory and disk space. You may want to increase the amount of RAM and disk storage in your Macintosh if you plan to work with video frequently.
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 Macintosh, such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone. You need the following cables (available at an electronics supply store): m Video cable with S-video connectors or RCA plugs at each end.
4 Plug the RCA connectors on the audio cable into the left and right Audio In sockets on the VCR. 5 Plug the stereo miniplug on the audio cable (or adapter) into the sound output port on the Macintosh. For more information about the sound output port and the stereo miniplug, see Chapter 7. 6 Connect the VCR’s Video Out port to the television’s Video In port. Use an RCA or S-video cable to connect the VCR to the television. Do not use coaxial cable.
9 Open the Sound control panel and choose Sound In from the pop-up menu. The Sound control panel is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple (K) menu. 10 Click the Options button. The Input Source dialog box appears. 11 Make sure that Microphone is selected, then click the Play-Through box and click OK. The Microphone icon stands for the device connected to the sound input port.
Using a television as a monitor There are two ways to use a television as a monitor: m As just described in the previous section, you can connect a VCR to the computer’s S-video output port, and connect a television to the VCR’s video output port. Then you can record a presentation on videotape as it is displayed on the television. m You can connect a television directly to the computer’s S-video output port and display the computer’s images on it.
3 In the box labeled “Select Monitor Type,” choose one of the resolution types listed. You can usually use one of these: m 512 x 384 Resolution for the NTSC standard used in the U.S. and Japan m 640 x 480 Resolution or lower (Macintosh Hi-Res Display, 640 x 400 Hi-Res, or 640 x 480 Resolution) for the PAL and NTSC standard in most of Europe and Australia You need to choose a resolution of 640 x 480 or lower to ensure that the computer’s entire image is shown on the television and recorded on videotape.
6 In the Video Display Options section, click the button labeled “Display Video on Television.” Choose the type of video signal. NTSC is standard in the U.S. and Japan; PAL is standard in most of Europe and Australia. Click to eliminate flicker on the television screen. 7 Click the options you want, then click OK. A dialog box appears, asking you to confirm your changes. 8 Click Switch to use the television as the monitor. The computer’s image is displayed on the television.
To use the television as the startup monitor, click the Options button on the Monitors control panel, and check the box shown below. Click this box if you want to use the television as the monitor when the computer starts up. To resume using a regular monitor as your startup monitor, open the Monitors control panel, click Options, and click “Display Video on RGB Monitor.
Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Solutions to Common Problems Chapter 10 Reinstalling System Software Part III contains information on what to do if you experience problems with your computer.
Refer to this chapter if you experience problems using your computer 9 Solutions to Common Problems When you run into trouble While you’re using your computer, you may occasionally see a bomb icon, an error message, or experience a problem such as the pointer “freezing” on the screen. If you have trouble with your computer, take a moment to read the information in this section. Check the solutions to common problems listed later in this section.
To help diagnose and correct the problem, gather as much information about the situation as you can before starting over: m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred. Write down the message on the screen and its ID number (if any). Also list the programs you were using and the names of any items you know have been added to the System Folder since the system software was installed. This information will help a service person diagnose the problem.
To restart your Macintosh, try the following steps: 1 If you can, choose Restart from the Special menu or from the dialog box that’s on screen. 2 If you can’t choose Restart, hold down the x and Control keys while you press the Power On key. This key combination restarts the computer. (Use this key combination only when choosing Restart from the Special menu does not work.
Solutions to common problems The computer is turned on but the screen is dark. The Macintosh or the monitor is not getting power, a program has darkened the screen, or the monitor controls are not adjusted properly. m If you use a screen saver program, press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver. m Check the monitor’s brightness control and turn it up if necessary. m Check that the monitor is turned on.
A disk icon with a blinking question mark appeared when you started your computer. The blinking question mark indicates that your Macintosh cannot find system software. You may need to repair a damaged disk, or reinstall system software. m Start your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or the Power Macintosh CD disc (see “Starting Up from a Built-In CD-ROM Drive” or “Starting Up from a Floppy Drive” in Chapter 10). Then refer to the Macintosh Reference for information on testing and repairing disks.
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 If the hard disk is internal, shut down your Macintosh, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again. m If the hard disk is external, make sure it is turned on and its cable is connected firmly; then restart the Macintosh. m Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer. See the information on SCSI devices in Chapter 5 of this book.
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 used, you may simply need to initialize it. See the Macintosh Reference for information. m The disk might be damaged. See the Macintosh Reference for information on testing and repairing disks. If you are trying to use a DOS disk: m The disk may have been formatted incorrectly on a DOS computer.
The pointer doesn’t move when you move the mouse. The mouse is not connected properly, or its signals are not reaching the computer, or there is a software error. m Turn off the computer using the power button, check that the mouse cable is connected properly, then restart the computer. m Clean the mouse (see the Macintosh Reference). m If you have another mouse or pointing device, try connecting and using it. (Turn off the computer first.) If it works, there is probably something wrong with your mouse.
Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen. The insertion point hasn’t been set, no text is selected, the keyboard is not connected properly, the keyboard’s signals are not reaching the computer, or there is a software error. m Make sure the program you want to type in is the active program. m Place the pointer in the active window and click to set an insertion point or drag to select text (if applicable).
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 write down the number on the message, if there is one. m Restart your Macintosh (see “Start Over” earlier in this chapter). Most software problems are temporary and restarting usually corrects the problem. m If the problem recurs, check the startup disk and program you are using when the message appears.
You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a file can’t be found. Power Macintosh programs use special files called shared libraries. Any necessary shared libraries should be installed automatically when you install Power Macintosh programs. m Follow the directions that came with your program to reinstall the program. If the shared library is still missing, contact the software program’s manufacturer for assistance. You experience problems using an older Macintosh program.
You see a message that an application program can’t be found. The dialog box below appears if you try to open a document created using software that is not on your hard disk. Normally, you see this message if you try to open a document that came from another Macintosh with software that is different from yours. m Some documents can be opened by more than one application program.
Read this chapter only if you need to reinstall system software 10 Reinstalling System Software System software is the set of programs and other files that your computer uses to start itself up, keep track of your files, and run the application programs you use. System software is kept in the folder called the System Folder. When you turn on your computer, it looks for a startup disk, which is a disk that contains the system software.
Do you need to install system software? Your Macintosh came with all the necessary system software installed on your hard disk. Unless a problem develops later, you don’t need to reinstall the software. If you have a problem with your system software, you may see this icon in the middle of the screen: If you see this icon, start your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or the Power Macintosh CD disc. Then refer to the Macintosh Reference for information on testing and repairing disks.
Starting up from a floppy drive Unless your computer has a built-in CD-ROM drive, the accessory kit that came with your computer contains a set of floppy disks. You can use the Install Me First floppy disk to start your computer: m Insert the disk into the floppy drive and turn on your computer. An Installer screen opens automatically to let you reinstall system software on your hard disk. Follow the instructions in the next section to reinstall system software.
Reinstalling system software Before you begin, you must start your computer following the instructions in the previous section under “Starting Up From a Built-In CD-ROM Drive” or ”Starting Up From a Floppy Drive.” You use the Installer to reinstall system software. m If you started up from the Power Macintosh CD disc, double-click the icon named Install System Software. m If you started up from the Install Me First floppy disk, the Installer opens automatically.
2 Check that the disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install system software. If not, click the Switch Disk button until the correct disk name appears. The items in this illustration may not exactly match those on your screen. This is the disk on which system software will be installed. 3 Click to install on a different disk. In the Installer dialog box, click Install. The Easy Install status box appears and keeps you informed of progress during installation.
Custom installation You can use the Installer’s “custom” feature to install specific items from a list. If you click the Customize button in the Installer dialog box, you’ll see the list. Hold down the Shift key and click the items you want. Then click Install. If you use Easy Install, all the items you need are installed automatically. You don’t need custom installation. Reinstalling the CD-ROM software Your built-in CD-ROM drive requires special software, which is already installed on your hard disk.
4 Check that the disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install CD-ROM software. If not, click the Switch Disk button until the correct disk name appears. The items in this illustration may not exactly match those on your screen. This is the disk on which CD-ROM software will be installed. 5 Click to install on a different disk. In the Installer dialog box, click Customize. You see a list of items you can install.
Copying system software from the Power Macintosh CD disc You can copy the Macintosh system software from the Power Macintosh CD disc to floppy disks. You need to use the Disk Copy program to make a copy of the system software. (Dragging system software files to floppy disks does not work because the Installer expects the files to be in certain places on the floppy disks.) To copy the software, you’ll need five or more high density (1.4 MB) floppies.
6 Click the name of a disk image, then click Open. In a few moments a message appears near the top of the window, indicating that the disk image has been loaded. 7 Click Make A Copy.
8 When you see a message telling you to insert a disk, insert a floppy disk. If the disk already contains information, you’re asked whether you want to replace the contents of the disk. Click Duplicate if you want to erase the information on the disk and replace it with a copy of system software. Otherwise, eject the disk and insert a different disk.
Read this appendix for information on using the Macintosh PC Exchange program Appendix Exchanging Files With DOS or Windows Macintosh PC Exchange is software included with your computer that lets you easily exchange documents between your Macintosh and a DOS or Windows computer. You can use Macintosh PC Exchange to create floppy disks compatible with DOS computers. Macintosh PC Exchange at a glance You can open, edit, and save DOS documents using your favorite Macintosh application programs.
Using DOS-format disks on your Macintosh The format of a disk refers to the way the computer prepares the disk to receive information. Macintosh computers and DOS computers use different disk formats, but with Macintosh PC Exchange installed in your Macintosh system, your Macintosh can read disks of either format. To use a DOS-format disk on your Macintosh, simply insert the disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive. The disk’s icon appears on the desktop.
To create a blank DOS-format disk on your Macintosh, follow these steps: 1 Insert a floppy disk. m If the disk has not been initialized, a dialog box appears in which you can specify the disk’s name and format. m If the disk has already been used, you’ll need to erase it. Select the disk, then choose Erase Disk from the Special menu. A dialog box appears in which you can specify the disk’s name and format.
2 Type a name for the disk. 3 Choose the disk format you want from the Format pop-up menu. The list of available formats varies depending on your disk drive and the capacity of the disk. Choose DOS if you plan to use the disk on both Macintosh and DOS computers. 4 Click Erase (or Initialize). If you’re initializing a disk, an alert box appears. Click the Continue button. The Macintosh prepares the disk in the format you chose. Usually it takes less than a minute to initialize or erase a floppy disk.
Opening DOS documents on your Macintosh Opening a document from within a Macintosh program The surest way to open a DOS document on the Macintosh is to use the Open command from within an application program. 1 Open the program you want to use. 2 Choose Open from the File menu. A directory dialog box appears. Many programs have buttons or pop-up menus that let you open or import documents of a particular file format. 3 Select the document you want, and click Open.
Opening a document by double-clicking its icon Before you can open a DOS document by double-clicking its icon, you need to use the PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh application programs will open DOS documents, as described next. Assigning Macintosh programs to DOS documents Using the PC Exchange control panel, you can assign Macintosh application programs to DOS documents. For example, you can specify that all DOS documents whose filenames end with the suffix .
Before you can assign a Macintosh program to a group of DOS documents, you need to answer three questions: m What suffix do the documents have in common? Many DOS programs automatically add a three-letter suffix (or filename extension) to a document’s name. For example, these PageMaker documents all share the suffix .PM4: NEWS.PM4 REPORT.PM4 RESUME.
Recommended assignments for some widely used application programs The information in this section will help you assign documents from some widely used DOS/Windows programs to some widely used Macintosh programs. (For more information, see the documentation for your application programs.) AMI Pro (Windows), version 2.0 Documents in AMI Pro (Windows) version 2.0 are automatically saved with the suffix .SAM.
Microsoft Excel (Windows), version 3.0 Documents in Microsoft Excel (Windows) version 3.0 are automatically saved with the suffix .XLS. To open these Microsoft Excel documents on the Macintosh, add one of the following assignments to the PC Exchange control panel: DOS suffix Macintosh application Document type .XLS Lotus 1-2-3 (version 1.0) TEXT .XLS Microsoft Excel (version 3.0) TEXT Microsoft Word (Windows), version 2.0 Documents in Microsoft Word (Windows) version 2.
Quattro (DOS), version 3.0 When saving documents in Quattro (DOS) version 3.0, be sure to save them with the suffix .WK1 (rather than the default suffix, .WQ1). Quattro saves documents ending in .WK1 in the Lotus 1-2-3 file format, which can be interpreted by many Macintosh spreadsheet programs. To open these Quattro documents on the Macintosh, add one of the following assignments to the PC Exchange control panel: DOS suffix Macintosh application Document type .WK1 Claris Resolve™ (version 3.0) TEXT .
Adding an assignment to the PC Exchange control panel To add an assignment, follow these steps: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. The Control Panels folder opens. 2 Open the PC Exchange control panel. Double-click the PC Exchange icon, or select the icon and choose Open from the File menu. The PC Exchange control panel appears.
3 Click the Add button. A dialog box appears in which you can specify a DOS suffix and its corresponding Macintosh application program and document type. 4 Type a three-letter DOS suffix in the DOS Suffix box. To specify which Macintosh program will open DOS documents with no suffix, click inside the box to set the insertion point, but leave it blank.
5 Choose a Macintosh application program from the lower section of the dialog box. 6 Choose a document type from the Document Type pop-up menu. Document types are indicated by icons and four-letter codes whose meanings are seldom obvious. For help choosing the correct document type, see the information in the previous section, “Recommended Assignments for Some Widely Used Application Programs.” If you don’t know which document type to choose, try TEXT.
Trying out an assignment To try out an assignment you’ve added to the PC Exchange control panel, follow these steps: 1 Insert a DOS-format floppy disk and open its icon. PC Exchange assignments take effect when you insert a floppy disk, or when you open a DOS-format floppy disk. (If the disk window was already open, you need to close it and open it again.) 2 Double-click the icon of a DOS document whose filename ends with the suffix you specified.
Sharing assignment lists with other users The list of assignments is stored in the PC Exchange Preferences file. This file is stored in the Preferences folder inside the System Folder. You can make sure that every user of Macintosh PC Exchange in your office uses the same assignments. Make copies of the PC Exchange Preferences file and place one copy in the Preferences folder (inside the System Folder) of each user’s Macintosh. Do not change the name of the PC Exchange Preferences file.
Choosing a file format In some programs you’ll have the choice of saving the document in one of several file formats. The Save As dialog box may include buttons or pop-up menus for choosing a file format. A document’s file format refers to the way information within the document is encoded. If a program cannot accurately interpret a document’s file format, it may display the document incorrectly (as in the figure below).
For example, suppose you created a file on your Macintosh named July Budget.DOC If you viewed the same file on a DOS computer, its name would be !JULYBUD.DOC The exclamation mark (!) indicates that the name has been shortened. A file can thus have two names: a long name (for when the file is displayed on the Macintosh) and a short name (for when it’s displayed on a DOS computer).
Index A active window 43, 49 adapters. See also connectors; RCA plugs Apple Ethernet Media Adapter 80 for composite video connectors 98–99, 100, 105–106 for expansion card (NuBus) 59 GeoPort Telecom Adapter 80 Y-shaped 100, 106 ADB port 8, 70, 71, 78 ALB4 document type 145 alert sounds, recording 92 all-in-one cables 100, 106 AMI Pro (Windows) version 2.
audio connector.
connectors.
documents creating 34–35 naming 35–36, 51 opening 50 problems opening 126 renaming 51 saving 35–36 on a DOS-formatted disk 151–153 working with 50–51 document types 143, 144–146, 149 DOS disks formatting 121, 138–140 saving documents on 151–153 using on a Macintosh 138–142, 151–153 DOS documents assigning Macintosh programs to 142–151 opening from a Macintosh program 141–142 problems with 125, 126 types 143, 144–146, 149 DOS filename conventions 152–153.
flickering on television screen, eliminating 111 floppy disk drive, illustration 69 floppy disks copying 53 copying system software onto 134–136 DOS-format 138–140 erasing 53, 139–140 inserting and ejecting 52, 119 unreadable 121 folders Apple Extras 86, 102 Control Panels 108, 109 creating 38, 54 Disk Images 134 Extensions 124 opening 39 opening higher-level 49 placing icons in 39, 54 Preferences 151 saving documents in 51 storing files in 39 System Folder 84, 126, 127 formatting a disk in DOS format 121,
installing. See also connecting equipment to the Macintosh; reinstalling setting up the computer 1–11 device drivers 73 expansion card 3, 59–67 other internal devices 68 PC Exchange program 121 Install Me First disk 129 Internal CD Input Source option 90, 108 internal speaker, playing audio CD through 94 Interrupt switch 69 K keyboard connecting 8 proper positioning of 19, 20 problems with 123 keyboard cable 8 keyboard shortcuts 56 L long name of a file 153 Lotus 1-2-3 (Windows) version 1.
monitor cable, connecting 6–7 Monitor menu, Video Settings 103 monitor ports 6–7, 70, 71 monitor power socket 70, 71 monitors adjusting brightness 12, 69, 118 AudioVision 4, 7 connecting 4–7, 78 proper positioning of 4, 19, 20 troubleshooting 118 turning on 9 using a television as a monitor 109–112 Monitors control panel 104, 109–112 mouse connecting 8 how to use 24–27 troubleshooting 122 mouse button, pressing 25 musculoskeletal discomfort related to computer use 17–18, 20 N naming documents 35–36, 51 ico
ports ADB 8, 70, 71, 78 Audio In on speakers 93 on VCR 107 Audio Out ports on VCR 101 camera 71 Ethernet 70, 71, 81 GeoPort 70, 71, 80 high-density monitor 7, 70, 71 modem 70, 71, 77 monitor 6–7, 70, 71 printer 70, 71, 77 SCSI 70, 71, 72 second monitor 6 security lock 70, 71, 82 sound input connecting a microphone 79, 107 connecting a VCR 101 connecting external devices 90 illustration 70–71 stereo miniplug and 88 sound output connecting external devices 91 connecting speakers 93 illustration 70–71 stereo m
Macintosh Basics 23–27 opening a DOS file from 141–142 PC Exchange 121, 125, 126, 137, 142–151 QuickTime 132–133 for recording, playing, and editing video segments 105 shared libraries and 84 SimpleText 34–37 supplied with the Power Macintosh 86 using older Macintosh programs 85, 125 video and animation 105 Video Monitor 102, 104 pull-down menus, choosing items from 55 Put Away (File menu) 48 Q Quattro (DOS) version 3.0 documents, assigning to Macintosh programs 146, 147–151 question mark on screen.
screen saver program 118 scroll arrows 48 scroll box 48 SCSI cables 75 SCSI devices connecting 72–76 troubleshooting 118, 119 turning on the computer and 76 SCSI ID number, setting 73–74 SCSI port 70, 71, 72 SCSI terminators 76 second monitor port 6 security lock, attaching 82 security lock port 70, 71, 82 selecting icons 43, 46 menu items 55 text 43 setting up the computer 1–11 SCSI devices 72–76 shared libraries 84, 125 short name of a file 153 Shut Down (Special menu) 44 SimpleText program 34–37 Single I
S-video output port connecting a cable with RCA plugs 99 connecting a television 109 illustration 71, 97 system extensions 124 System Folder 84, 126, 127 system software copying to floppy disks 134–136 overview 127 reinstalling 124, 128, 130–132 reinstalling CD-ROM software 132–133 troubleshooting 11, 118–119, 124 T Tab key 56 tape recorder, connecting 89 TCP/IP support 80 telecommunications port.
V VCHP document type 146 VCR connecting to a television and to the Macintosh 105–107 connecting to the Macintosh 89, 99, 100–101 Ventura Publisher (Windows) version 3.2 documents, assigning to Macintosh programs 146, 147–151 video cables 100–101, 106–107 videocassette recorder.
The Apple Publishing System This Apple manual was written, edited, and produced on a desktop publishing system using Apple Macintosh computers and QuarkXPress. Technical illustrations were drawn in Adobe™ Illustrator; screen shots were created and modified with system software, Exposure Pro, Aldus SuperPaint, and Adobe Photoshop. Proof pages were created on Apple LaserWriter printers and on QMS and Tektronix color printers.
