Apple Macintosh LC 580 User Manual Page 1

Macintosh User’s GuideIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Macintosh LC 580 computers

When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:1Plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with thesymbol≤) on the ba

Installing a communication card1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate.2 Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag.Hol

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

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

3 Reinsert the two retainer screws into the vertical plate.Reinsert both retainer screws into the vertical plate.95Installing an Expansion Card

4 Replace the back panel of the computer.Slip the back panel over the prongs at the bottom edge of the back of thecomputer, then push the back panel u

97Your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriterkeyboards don’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to thecomput

Special keys on Apple keyboards (continued)Control key In combination with other keys, this key provides shortcuts ormodifies other actions.Delete key

x (Command) key 97h icon (for Guide Menu) 39x-Option-Esc command, quittingprogram 41¸ screen control icon 31x-Shift-1 for ejecting floppy disk 82

CCaps Lock key 97case, damaged 78CD-ROM disc with system software,starting from 54–55, 65, 66, 68, 69, 71CD-ROM drive (internal)installing 34locat

Ffatigueavoiding 73, 77eye 75muscular 74Finder icon 37floating-point unit (FPU) 51floppy disk drives (internal)installing 34location 28floppy d

2Plug 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

installing system softwareclean installation 67–70customized installation 71normal installation 65–67reasons for 64interference, electrical 80int

power cord viii, 3, 78damaged 78Power key 6, 13, 28, 98power-on light 28power plug 29, 78power supply, safety 82power switch 2, 13, 29Previous

Sound control panel 30sound input and output ports 29Special menuRestart command 12Shut Down command 12special software, replacing 70spills 78,

UUtilities Folder, system software 65, 68Vvideo connector, external 29, 87video input card 29video-in slot 87virtual memory 51volume control 30W

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

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

Turning the computer on for the first timeTo t u r n th e computer on for the first time, follow these steps:1Press the top of the power switch at the

You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up. After a few moments youshould see a screen like the one below. This means that system software hasa

Problems starting up?If the screen is dark, check these items to see if you can identify theproblem:m Is the computer turned on? The power-on light on

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

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

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

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

You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard:1Press the Power key (marked with the triangle) on the keyboard. You will see a message asking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

iiiCommunications regulation information vi1Getting Started 1Plugging in the computer 1Installing an expansion card 3Connecting th

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

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

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

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

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

Read this chapter to learn how to connect additional equipment to yourMacintosh. Also read this chapter to learn about some of the special featuresof

Your computer at a glanceThis illustration shows a Macintosh LC 580 system with the optionalCD-ROM drive. You can expand your computer system by con

Connecting additional equipmentThe illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected toyour computer.For instructions on connecting

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

3Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features 27Your computer at a glance 28Connecting additional equipment 29Using the sound con

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 to a networkIf your computer has an optional Ethernet card, you can connect yourMacintosh to any standard high-speed Ethernet network. You

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

Your computer has several application programs already installed, as well assome programs that you must install before you can use them. (You will nee

Installing application programsYo u ’ ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. Seethe manuals you receive with your progra

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

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

39Consult this chapter if you experience problems using your computer.When you have questionsIf you want to know how to do a particular task with your

Take your timeWhen 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 o

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

Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 73Health-related information about computer use 73Safety instructions 78Handling your c

4If the power switch doesn’t turn off the computer, unplug your Macintosh.If you suspect that the problem is with other equipment, such as a printer o

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

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

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

m Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer.See the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment for information onsetting S

If you are trying unsuccessfully to use a DOS floppy disk, consider thefollowing:m When formatting floppy disks on a DOS computer for use in a Macinto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Initializing a hard diskBefore you can use a new disk, the disk must be prepared so that thecomputer knows where to store information on the disk. Thi

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

Reinitializing your computer’s internal hard diskYou initialize your internal hard disk using a program called Internal HDFormat, which is on the flop

Initializing an external SCSI hard diskYou initialize an Apple external SCSI hard disk by using a program calledApple HD SC Setup, which is on the flo

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

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

Checking for damage on your internal hard diskYou can check for damage on your internal hard disk with the Internal HDFormat program, which is on the

2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon.You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Apple HD SC Setup.3Click Drive until the disk you want app

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

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

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

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

6When you are finished, quit Apple HD SC Setup.7Shut down your computer.8 Start up your computer from the Install Disk 1disk or the CD-ROM disc that c

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

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

9 Start up your computer from the Install Disk 1 disk or the CD-ROM disc that containssystem software.The Installer’s Welcome screen appears. You may

14 Click Clean Install. 15 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.16 When you see a me

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

KeyboardMacintosh computerOptional security screwsKeyboard cable(sometimes built into thekeyboard as shown here)Computer power cordMouse

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

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

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

Eye fatigueEye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for along time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must wor

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

Avoiding fatiguem Change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feeltired. Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fat

Safety instructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followingprecautions.Tur n off the computer completely and disconne

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

Handling the built-in monitorFollow these procedures for handling the built-in monitor:m Tu r n down the screen brightness control if you leave the

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

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

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

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

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

7Gently blow into the mouse case to remove any dust that has collected there.8Put the ball and the ring back in place.Your mouse should roll smoothly

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

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

This appendix contains instructions for installing a PDS card orcommunication card. To install a video input card or an external videoconnector card,

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

8 Remove the two retainer screws from the vertical plate.9Swing the wire handle out from its storage position. Then grasp the handle and gentlybut fir

Installing a processor-direct slot (PDS) card1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate.2 Remove the processor-direct slot (PDS) expans