Apple Macintosh LC 550 User Manual

Getting StartedWith Your Macintosh LC 550Includes setup instructions and important health-related informationRead This First

What you see after you turn on your computer depends onwhether system software has already been installed on your harddisk.If your screen looks like t

Problems starting up?If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to seeif you can identify the problem:n Is the computer firmly plugged

Be sure that you always do the following: n Keep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such aswash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.n

Musculoskeletal discomfortAs with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time,using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff. T

Eye fatigueEye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearbyobject for a long time. This problem occurs because the eyemuscles must work

n Position your mouse at the same height as your keyboard.Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably.n Arrange the computer so the top of the s

n Allow adequate workspace so that you can use your keyboardand mouse comfortably. Place papers or other items so youcan view them easily while using

The Macintosh comes with a tour and a tutorial to help you startusing your computer as quickly as possible.n The Macintosh Basics tour teaches the mos

2. Notice that the arrow (8) moves in the direction youmove the mouse. If the arrow doesn’t move on the screen, make sure that thecable connecting the

4. Being careful not to move the mouse, click the mousebutton twice in quick succession.Now your screen should look like the picture shown in thisstep

iCommunications regulation information iiin Setting Up 1Plugging in the computer 2Connecting the mouse and keyboard 3Tu rning on your comp

6. Being careful not to move the mouse, press the mousebutton twice in quick succession.Now your screen should look like the following illustration:7.

8. Press the mouse button twice in quick succession.Now your screen should look like the following picture:9. Follow the instructions on the screen an

Shutting down the computer with the keyboardTo shut down the computer with the keyboard:1. Press the Power key (marked with the P icon) on thekeyboar

18Your Computer at a GlanceMouseBuilt-in microphone(See your Macintosh User’sGuide for information onrecording sound.)Color Trinitron display(Supports

19I Main power switchg SCSI port(Connects your Macintosh to SCSIdevices, such as hard disk drives,scanners, and printers. See yourMacintosh User’s Gui

As you work with your Macintosh, you can consult yourMacintosh User’s Guide for answers to questions that you mayhave. This section provides informati

Using the sound control buttons on the computerOn the front of your Macintosh are two sets of buttons. The set onthe right (marked with the- icon) is

Using the built-in microphoneYour Macintosh comes with a built-in microphone to record livesounds. The microphone is highly sensitive. Once you’ve tur

23Using the Screen control panelYou can also use the Screen control panel to adjust the level oflight on your screen.1. Choose Control Panels from the

The buttons remain off until you turn them on again (by clickingthe Disable Buttons box to remove the “X”).v By the way: If you want to use a password

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25Installing an expansion cardThe Macintosh comes with a slot inside called a processor-directslot in which you can install a processor-direct expansi

5. Place your thumbs on the two plastic tabs on the backpanel of the computer.6. Press down on the tabs and pull gently until the backpanel opens.7. T

You’ll need to hook your fingers around the little metal boxesto pull the logic board.9. Remove the processor-direct expansion card from itsstatic-pro

2812.Slide the logic board back in.Push on the edge of the logic board until it is finally in place.13.If there is a connector on the card that you ju

2915.Plug in your keyboard cable.16.Press the main power switch on the back of thecomputer.Leave the switch on so you can use the Power key on thekeyb

Advice about using a modemIf you use a modem with a baud rate of over 9600, you may experience some limitations in your computer’sperformance. To impr

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1Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of a Macintosh computer!In this all-in-one computer, Apple has integrated a Trinitron®monitor for exceptio

Plugging in the computerPlug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The pluggrounds the computer and protects it from electrical damagewhi

s Warning: This equipment is intended to be electricallygrounded. Your Macintosh is equipped with a three-wiregrounding plug—a plug that has a third (

Turning on your computer for the first timeIn order to start up, your computer must have special software(called system software) installed on the har