Apple Power Macintosh 8600 Technical Information

The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to setup your computer and begin using it. (Note that your monitor and keyboar

2Plug the keyboard cable (both ends are the same) into the other ADB port on thekeyboard.If you plugged the mouse cable in on the right, for example,

Connecting an ADB input deviceYour computer has an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, which connects themouse and the keyboard to your computer. You can ad

Securing your computerTo deter theft of your computer and the components inside it, you canpurchase a locking cable and attach it to your computer. Th

This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect(PCI) expansion cards and memory, and explains how to install both.Installing

About PCI expansion cardsYou can install printed circuit boards (called “cards”) for video and graphicsapplications, networking and communications, ad

About memoryYou can add memory—dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) or videorandom-access memory (VRAM)—to your computer in packages called DualInline

DRAM configurationsYou can increase your computer’s DRAM to up to 512 MB. The main logicboard has eight DIMM slots which accept DIMMs that meet theses

VRAM configurationsVideo RAM (VRAM), like standard DRAM, is also provided in DIMMs.Your computer comes with 2 MB of VRAM installed in two 1 MB DIMMs.(

Installing a PCI expansion card or memoryFollow these instructions to install a PCI expansion card or memory.Opening the computer1If your computer is

5 Remove the computer cover.Press the release button on the side of the cover. Then lift up the cover panelnear the button, and slide it off.Slide the

By the way: Depending on the type of monitor you have, you may only needto turn it on once. Some monitors will turn off automatically when you shutdo

6Set the cover panel aside.To protect the metal shielding on the inside of the panel, lay down the panelso that the metal shielding faces up.7 Reconn

8 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge staticelectricity from your body.IMPORTANTAlways do this before you t

9Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer.What you do next depends on whether you are installing a PCI expansioncard or memory.10 If yo

Installing a PCI expansion card1 Remove the screw from one of the three expansion port covers.Unscrewthe portaccesscover.Port access cover(front of co

114Chapter 82Pull out the port access cover and set it aside.You won’t need the port cover for the rest of these instructions, but save it incase you

4Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot.Port accessopeningConnector115Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional Memory

If you are installing a 12-inch card, make sure the other end of the card fitsinto the proper card guide.5Press the card gently but firmly until the c

6Reinsert the screw that you removed earlier, and tighten it.If you have other cards to install, put them in now by repeating steps 1through 6.7If you

Installing an unusually long PCI cardIf a 12-inch PCI card has long ports that make it difficult to insert into theslot, it may be necessary to tempor

2If necessary, disconnect the two connectors to completely remove the speakerhousing/card guide assembly.3 Insert the PCI card into the slot. Press th

4Do one of the following.m If you’re a beginning Macintosh user, press the Return key to close thisdialog box. You can set your Energy Saver options l

4Slide the speaker housing/card guide assembly back into place.(back of computer)Slide the speaker housing/card guide assembly straight downand snap i

5If you disconnected the two connectors in step 2, reconnect them now.IMPORTANTMake sure the two connectors are connected properly. Otherwise,the fan

6 Reinsert the screw that you removed earlier, and tighten it.7If you are installing memory, go to the next section, “Installing Memory (DRAM, VRAM, o

Installing memory (DRAM, VRAM, or cache)1Unlock the top chassis by rotating the two locking levers on the chassis.Unlock the top chassis by moving the

2 Using the plastic handle, lift the top chassis up and to the side until it rests on yourworking surface, revealing the DRAM, VRAM, and cache slots u

3If you need to remove one or more existing DRAM DIMMs to make room for new ones,remove them now by following the illustration below.IMPORTANTDo not t

4If you’re installing DRAM DIMMs, align them in the DRAM slots as pictured.IMPORTANTDo not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only bythe edg

5If you’re installing VRAM DIMMs, place them in the VRAM slots as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only

6If you’re upgrading the cache module, remove the old cache module as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the connectors on the cache module. Hand

7If you’re upgrading the cache module, insert the new one as illustrated below.IMPORTANTDo not touch the connectors on the cache module. Handle it onl

5If you see the Macintosh “desktop” (shown here), skip now to “What’s Next?”IMPORTANTIf you want to turn off your computer, be sure to follow theprope

8 Replace the chassis by swinging it back into place.HandleUsing the handle, gently swing the top chassisclosed until it rests firmly on thebottom cha

9 Lock the chassis by rotating the locking levers.10 Proceed to “Closing the Computer,” next.Lock the top chassis in place by moving the two locking l

Closing the computer1 Replace the computer cover panel.Align the bottom edge of the cover panel with the computer chassis as shownbelow. Then press th

2 Lift up the computer so that it sits upright.You are now finished with the installation. You may reconnect the cables andpower cord you disconnected

5If you disconnected the two connectors in step 2, reconnect them now.IMPORTANTMake sure the two connectors are connected properly. Otherwise,the fan

1379Start Here If Trouble OccursConsult this chapter and Chapter 10 to solve problems with your computerand its system software before youcall Apple f

Step 1: Gather as much information as you canWhen you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately.The message stays on the screen

Step 2: Restart your computerOften you can eliminate a problem simply by restarting your computer, whichclears the computer’s memory.To restart your

Problems turning your computer on?If you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did notstart up properly, check these items to s

Step 3: Check onscreen help, if you canMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide on some systems) contains sometroubleshooting information that is not include

mVolume InformationThis command uses the window to display information about disks anddisk partitions that your computer can access.mDevice Informatio

14310Solutions to Common ProblemsConsult this chapter for solutions to specific problems with your computer after trying the generaltroubleshooting ti

Problems turning on or starting up your computerThe computer is turned on but the screen is dark.One of the following is probably the cause:m You have

m There may be a problem with the information stored in the area calledparameter RAM (PRAM) or nonvolatile video RAM (NVRAM). Reset thePRAM and NVRAM.

8. Restart your computer without holding down the Shift key.The computer starts up with your Extensions turned on again.9. If you had selected special

m System software is not installed on the startup hard disk, the systemsoftware is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly.Follow the instru

A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up.This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problemwith the sy

The computer freezes as icons are appearing at the bottom of your screen (systemextensions are loading).m Some equipment may not be correctly connecte

What’s next?Congratulations—you’ve finished setting up your computer. If this is the firsttime you’ve used a Macintosh computer, turn to Chapter 2, “L

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 Use the Drive Setup program to

Your computer won’t restart, and there may or may not be a CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. m Your computer may be trying to start up from a CD-ROM di

Problems with application programs, documents, and memoryYou can’t start an application program; you see a message that not enough memory isavailable.

m Use the Memory control panel to reduce the size of the disk cache, removeor reduce the size of your RAM disk, or turn on virtual memory. For moreinf

The computer “freezes.”m Your computer may be trying to complete a task, but it’s taking so long thatit seems that the screen has frozen. If you need

m Restart your Macintosh. (For detailed steps, see Chapter 9, “Start Here IfTrouble Occurs.”) Most software problems are temporary, and restartingthe

m Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can causesystem software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key; thistemporar

You can’t open a document, or you see a message that an application program can’t be found.The document may have been created with a program that is n

You experience problems using a document from a DOS or Windows computer.If you can’t open a DOS or Windows document by double-clicking its icon,try on

You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a file can’tbe found.Macintosh programs designed specifically for the PowerPC

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are severalplaces you can look for answers.16Chapter 1Apple GuideIf you

Problems with CD-ROM drives and discsProblems using the CD-ROM driveThe CD-ROM drive icon does not appear on the screen.m If you reinstalled the CD-RO

The tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open.If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen:m Drag the disc icon to the Trash, or select it and choose Put A

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

Problems using CD-ROM discsYou insert a CD-ROM disc, but its icon doesn’t appear on the Macintosh desktop. m Make sure that the disc label is facing u

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

Your CD-ROM disc is vibrating in the CD-ROM drive.m Some CD-ROM disc labels have artwork that is noticeably thicker on oneside than the other and can

Problems playing audio CDsYou don’t hear any sound when you play an audio CD or an audio track on a CD-ROMdisc using the AppleCD Audio Player.m If you

Problems using Photo CDsYou insert a Photo CD disc, but its icon doesn’t appear on the desktop.m Reinstall the CD-ROM and QuickTime software. The easi

Problems with floppy disks and floppy disk drivesYou can’t eject a floppy disk.If you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, by selecting the dis

After inserting a floppy disk, you see the message, “This is not a Macintosh disk: Do youwant to initialize it?" or "This disk is damaged: D

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectivelyWhen you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menuMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS

m The disk drive may be damaged. To see if this is the problem, click No toeject the disk; then insert the disk into another drive, if you have one. I

Problems with hard disksThe computer won’t start up from the internal hard disk, or the hard disk icon doesn’tappear on the desktop.m There may be a t

m Use the Memory control panel to turn off virtual memory. For moreinformation on virtual memory, see the information about memory inMacintosh Guide (

m If you don’t need to see thousands or millions of colors on the screen,reduce the color depth. Open the Monitors and Sound control panel in theContr

m There is a software problem. Try the following:Press x-Option-Esc to quit the application program in use when theproblem occurred. If this works, yo

m There is a software problem.Restart your Macintosh. For instructions, see Chapter 9, “Start Here IfTrouble Occurs.”Check the startup disk and applic

Your screen displays a right-angle bracket prompt (>).Your computer has tried to launch a “debugging” application, but could notfind one on your ha

Some icons look different from usual. m There may be a problem with the information that the computer uses tokeep track of files. To fix this problem,

The computer makes unusual sounds. m A program may need your attention. If an icon is blinking in the menu bar,open the menu, choose the program whose

Note: If you have an Apple printer, you need to determine which printerdriver to reinstall—the one that came with your printer or one of the driversi

18Chapter 1Getting Help via the InternetIf you have an Internet connection, you can get information from the Apple World Wide Web site athttp://www.ap

m Make sure that all the network software is installed. The Network andAppleShare extensions should be in the Extensions folder. If you want touse fil

m Some disk-formatting programs don’t work with file sharing. If you usesuch a program, contact the manufacturer or vendor for compatibilityinformatio

The file-sharing section doesn’t appear in the Sharing Setup control panel. m You may have turned off AppleTalk or file sharing using the ExtensionsMa

18311Diagnostic TechniquesThis chapter provides detailed instructions on several techniques you will useto diagnose and fix problems involving system

2Turn off troublesome extensions using the Extensions Manager control panel.For more information about Extensions Manager, see Macintosh Guide (orMac

Testing and repairing your hard diskIf you see a message reporting that a disk is damaged or unreadable, you mayneed to repair the disk.Tr y th e s e

Testing for damage on your hard diskYou can test a hard disk for damage with the Drive Setup program, which ison the system software CD-ROM disc that

Repairing a damaged diskYou can repair some types of disk damage by using the Disk First Aidprogram, which is on the system software CD-ROM disc that

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

Initializing a hard diskThe hard disk inside your computer was initialized (formatted for use) at thefactory, so you shouldn’t need to initialize it.

19Setting Up Your ComputerThe Guide MenuTo find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h)menu—your main source of information about your computer

3 In the list of drives, click the disk you want to initialize.4Click Initialize to initialize the hard disk.5Click Quit when you see a message report

If you see a blinking question mark on your screenThe blinking question mark means that your Macintosh is unable to findusable system software on your

Installing system softwareYour Macintosh came with all the necessary system software installed on itsinternal hard disk, so you don’t need to install

Performing a normal or easy installation of system softwareFollow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal” oreasy installati

4 Find and open the Drive Setup icon.You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. You may need tolook in a folder called Utilities to fin

11 Click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears.12 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk box is the one on which youwant to

If the installation was not successfulIf a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again.(Follow the instructions on the

2 Find and open the Disk First Aid icon.You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid. After Disk First Aid starts, follow

10 Find and open the Install System Software icon.The Installer’s “welcome” screen appears.11 Click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears. 12 M

14 Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK.The Easy Install dialog box appears. The Install button has changed to CleanInstall, and th

Monitor power cord(sometimes built into the monitor)Computer power cordMonitor cable(sometimes built into the monitor)KeyboardMouseKeyboard cable(some

Reviewing the basicsUse the following illustrations to review the onscreen elements you use towork with your computer.MenusThe strip across the top of

Replacing your special softwareSpecial software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions,custom utilities, fonts, or Apple Menu Ite

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

4 Find and open the Drive Setup icon.You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. You may need tolook in a folder called Utilities to fin

The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components.13 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk

Rebuilding your desktopA procedure known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh to keepaccurate track of data on your startup disks. Even th

7Click OK.The computer rebuilds the desktop. This can take several minutes.IMPORTANTDo not stop the desktop-rebuilding process. Doing so coulddamage y

VpartAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsAppendix B Special Keys on Your KeyboardAppendix C Using the Internal Zip DriveAppendixes

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

WindowsWindows are boxes that display text, graphics, or icons. To change the shapeor position of a window, or to close a window, use the elements sho

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

m When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed.Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle, withyour wri

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

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

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

Handling the monitorFollow these procedures for handling a monitor:m Make sure that the ventilation openings on the computer and the monitorare clear

Handling floppy disksFollow these procedures for handling floppy disks.125° F (52° C)50° F (10° C)Keep disks dry.Do not use apencil or an eraser on a

Handling CD-ROM discsKeep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD-ROM discs:m Hold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center

m Never transport your computer with a disc inside the CD-ROM drive.m Keep your computer equipment away from any source of liquid (such aswashbasins,

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

Power supplyThe power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and shouldnot be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If th

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

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

Locking and unlocking the mouseSome mouse devices can be locked so that the ball can’t be removed. A locking mouse has a small hole on the plastic rin

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

225Your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriterkeyboards don’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to thecompu

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

Typing special characters and symbolsYou can type a variety of international and other special symbols andcharacters (including characters with diacri

Note: If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks on some of thepictures of keys in Key Caps, try pressing Option-x to see the diacriticalmark

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

232Learning to Use Your ComputerThe Guide menu is your main source of information about your computer.The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in

The optional internal Zip drive accepts Zip disks, each of which can hold 100megabytes (MB) of information. Your computer came with one Zip disk; youc

232Appendix CInserting a Zip diskFollow these instructions to insert a Zip disk into the Zip drive.1Turn on your Macintosh.2Gently insert the disk int

233Using the Internal Zip DriveEjecting a Zip diskYou eject a Zip disk the same way you eject a floppy disk.1 On the desktop, click the Zip disk icon

Using the Tools applicationThe Tools application is located in the Iomega Tools folder on the CD-ROMdisc that came with your computer. You can use it

235Using the Internal Zip DriveHandling Zip disks122° F (50° C)-8° F (-22° C)Keep disks dry.Do not use apencil or an eraser on a diskor disk label.Sto

Ax (Command)-Control-Power keys, torestart the computer 139, 229x (Command) key 225x (Command)-Option-Esc keys, to forcea program to quit 151, 174,

keyboard or mouse service 173, 175, 216obtaining peripheral devices andsupplies viii, 53, 218, 231power supply service 220removing extra built-in S

239Indexblinking question mark icon 146, 191, 192“bomb” message on screen 139,154–156, 167BootP server 61, 63brightness control 14, 144CcablesADB

Learning the basicsTo s t a r t t h e tutorial, follow these steps:1Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk.Hold the mouse as shown, with the c

C key (at startup), to start up from a CD-ROM disc 229Claris Emailer Lite software 66cleaning equipment 218, 220–222clean installation of system so

Extensions ManagerCD-ROM drive problems 160, 163file-sharing problems 182floppy disk problems 169locating problem extensions 184printer problems

disconnecting the computer 4, 214discussion groups on the Internet 68disk cache 153, 172Disk First Aid dialog box 187Disk First Aid program 187–1

with blinking icons in the menu bar 177blinking question mark 146, 191, 192“bomb” message 139, 154–156, 167disk with an X 147font file problems 1

floppy disksfor backup purposes 39damaged 168, 170ejecting 33, 148, 168, 170, 219formatting on a DOS computer for usein a Macintosh 169initializin

IiconsADB port 6, 8, 9, 100appear different from usual 177Apple menu 20Application menu 20application program 22blinking in the menu bar 177, 17

Jjoystick, adding to the computer 100Kkeyboard. See also Power keychecking connections 173, 174connecting 8–10illustration of 2, 72lowering the fe

modem port 74–75modems 44–47moisture or wetness, computer exposureto 214, 215, 219monitor cable 2, 6–7monitor port 6, 74–75monitor power cord, co

Ooffice furniture, arranging to preventdiscomfort 211–212online accessapplication programs for 65–66equipment needed for 43–48onscreen help. See Ba

Power keyillustration of 11, 72–73, 226restarting the computer 139, 226, 229starting the computer 11, 226turning off the computer 30, 226waking th

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

Ssafety instructionscleaning equipment 220–222connecting devices 97discharging static electricity 111general precautions 214–215grounding the comp

sound input/output devices, connecting76–82sound input/output ports 74–75, 76–77, 79Sound Input pop-up menu 82Space bar (at startup), to start theEx

TTab key 226tape deck, connecting to the computer76–80TCP/IP control panel 58, 62–64, 179TCP/IP network connections, configuring58, 61–64Technical I

icons appear different from usual 177icons do not appear at startup 151interference with radio and televisionreception viii, 99, 216ISO 9660– or H

Uumlaut (¨), typing 228unlocking floppy disks 158, 168unlocking/locking the mouse 223–224unpluggingcables 108the computer 4, 214updating the hard

Power Macintosh User’s ManualIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Power Macintosh 8600 series computers

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

iiiCommunications regulation information viiiPreface Why Is This Book So Thin? xiPart I Getting Started1Setting Up Your C omputer 1Pos

2Learning to Use Your Computer 23Learning the basics 24After you take the tutorial 25Where to find answers 26Four simple tips for

Part III Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities7Connecting Additional Equipment 71Your computer’s components and front panel controls 72Your

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are severalplaces you can look for answers.26Chapter 2Apple GuideIf you

10 Solutions to Common Problems 143Problems turning on or starting up your computer 144Problems with application programs, documents, and m

Part V AppendixesAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 209Health-related information about computer use 209Safety instructions

Communications regulation informationFCC declaration of conformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the foll

Industry Canada statementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing equipmentregulations.Cet appareil numérique d

Apple GuideIf you need help or experience a problem while using the computer, open the Guide (h) menu and choose Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide). Th

xiYo u’ve just purchased a powerful computer with virtually limitlesscapabilities. So why isn’t the manual the size of the New York City phonedirector

IpartChapter 1 Setting Up Your ComputerChapter 2 Learning to Use Your ComputerChapter 3 Installing and Using SoftwareGetting Started

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectivelyWhen you don’t see Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide) in the Guide menuMacintosh Guide (or Mac OS

28Chapter 2Getting Help via the InternetIf you have an Internet connection, you can get information from the Apple World Wide Web site athttp://www.ap

29Learning to Use Your ComputerThe Guide MenuTo find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h)menu—your main source of information about your com

3Setting Up Your ComputerPositioning and plugging in the computerPlace your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet.(Your comp

Turning the computer offTo turn your computer off, follow these instructions:1Press the Power key (π) on your keyboard.The following dialog box appea

31Read this chapter for informationon installing and working withsoftware on your computer.Yo u’ ll probably want to purchase and install application

Installing application programsMost application programs come with an installer that makes it easy to installthem on your hard disk. Follow the instru

After you insert the disk containing your application program, follow theinstructions that came with the program to install it.To e j ect a floppy dis

Opening an application programYou open a program the same way you open other items—by double-clickingthe program’s icon.When you open a document, the

Switching programsYou can switch to another open program by choosing its name from theApplication menu.If a program’s icon is dimmed in the menu, that

Five tips for using application programs effectivelyUse “native” Power Macintosh programs.m Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most application p

About the software included with your computerYour computer includes a lot of software. Some of it is preinstalled and readyfor use, while other softw

Optional system software additionsYour computer includes optional software that adds other capabilities to theMac OS. This software was not installed

Application programsYour computer comes with application programs to play QuickTime videos, toplay audio CDs in your CD-ROM drive, and to open HyperCa

IMPORTANTThe only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug thepower cord. Make sure that at least one end of the power cord is within easyreach

IIpartChapter 4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone LineChapter 5 Connecting Your Computer to a NetworkChapter 6 Using an Online Service or the In

43A world of information is now available online. By connecting your computerto a telephone line, you can access the Internet, send and receive electr

44Chapter 4Types of equipmentThere are three types of equipment you can use to get online: a modem,an ISDN line, and shared telecommunications equipme

Choosing and connecting a modemA modem is a piece of equipment that turns the data from your computer intoinformation that can be transmitted over tel

Choosing a modemWhen selecting a modem, look for one with fast data-transfer speed, acompatible modem cable, and good bundled software.Data-transfer s

Bundled softwareMany modems include bundled software, such as fax software, a terminalemulation program, and free trial membership software for online

There are fixed monthly charges and per-minute usage fees for ISDN, just likeregular phone service. Typically, ISDN costs more than regular phone serv

Your Macintosh has built-in networking ports so that you can connect it to anetwork that consists of as few as two computers or as many as thousands o

2Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.On some monitors, the cord is already attached.3Plug in the monitor power cord.Some monitor power cords

This chapter describes how to connect to and configure your computer onLocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Refer to the appropriate information sourcefor

51Connecting Your Computer to a NetworkConnecting to a LocalTalk networkTo connect your Macintosh to a LocalTalk network, you will need LocalTalkcable

3Attach a network cable between the LocalTalk adapter connected to your computer andthe last LocalTalk adapter on your existing network.Use the LocalT

Connecting to an Ethernet networkThe built-in Ethernet capabilities of your Macintosh allow you to connect toany standard Ethernet network using 10Bas

Connecting to a twisted-pair Ethernet networkFollow this procedure to connect your Macintosh to an Ethernet network thatuses twisted-pair cable. The h

IMPORTANTYou can connect your Macintosh anywhere along a network;however, to do so requires that you temporarily disconnect the network,which could di

Connecting to other types of Ethernet networksThe Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter is a universal adapter that lets you connectyour Macintosh to less-common

4Plug the adapter’s power cord into an electrical power outlet.5Plug the connector on the Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter into the AAUI Ethernet port on yo

Configuring your network connectionAfter you physically connect your computer to a LocalTalk or Ethernetnetwork, you need to configure your network co

Configuring your AppleTalk network connectionTo configure your AppleTalk network connection, you must specify the portyou use to connect your computer

Connecting the monitor cable and ADB cableAfter you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable tothe computer’s monitor port. Some

4 Use the Current Zone pop-up menu (if available) to choose the zone you want.If you don’t see a pop-up menu here, this setting has been locked or you

Configuring your TCP/IP network connectionYou use the TCP/IP control panel when your computer is connected to anetwork that uses TCP/IP standards, suc

“MacIP” stands for Macintosh Internet Protocol. MacIP is both a type of serverand a protocol for sending Internet-type packets of information over anA

4 Use the Configure pop-up menu to choose a configuration method.If you are connected using Ethernet, the pop-up menu looks like this:If you are conne

7Click the close box to close the TCP/IP control panel.If you have made configuration changes, an alert box asks if you want to savethem. If you have

65You can use your Macintosh to join the fastest growing organization on Earth:the online community. By connecting your computer to an online service

66Chapter 6America OnlineAmerica Online (AOL) is an online service; in addition to Internet access,America Online provides many exclusive information

What you can do onlineYou can usually do the following through an online service or the Internet.Exchange electronic mailYou use e-mail to exchange me

Download filesYou can retrieve pictures, sound files, movies, text documents, utilities, andapplication software at a minimal cost (and often at no co

IIIpartChapter 7 Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter 8 Installing PCI Expansion Cards and Additional MemoryExpanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

3If your monitor came with an ADB cable, connect it between the ports marked with the Vicon on the back of the computer and on the back of the monitor

71You can expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it.The illustrations on the next two pages show where equipment connects toyour

Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel ControlsMicrophone(optional)MonitorKeyboard MouseFloppy disk driveCD-ROM driveZip drive (optional)Expansi

Floppy disk drive Works with high-density and double-sided 3.5"(89 mm) floppy disksCCD-ROM drive Opens and closes the CD-ROM drive trayOpen/Close

Your Computer’s Ports and ConnectorsInternal hard disk driveLockable cover latchMonitor portSCSI portEthernet port (AAUI)Sound output portSound inpu

75Connecting Additional EquipmentgSCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such asexternal hard disk drives and scannersGEthernet port (AAU

Connecting audio equipmentYour computer has two sets of ports (also known as “jacks”) for handlingaudio equipment: sound input and output ports like t

The computer’s sound input and output ports accept these 3.5-mmconnectors:The “stereo miniplug” is the smaller of the two and is found most often onst

The left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector:If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase anadapter at an

5If your audio equipment is a sound input device such as a tape deck, audio CD player, orVCR, attach it to either the sound input port or the left and

8Chapter 1Connecting the mouse and keyboardThe way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether thekeyboard has a built-in cable or a separat

7Turn on the computer and the audio equipment.You will probably need to adjust the settings (including volume) in thecontrol panel that handles sound

3Place the Apple PlainTalk Microphone at the top center of the monitor, so that themicrophone’s Apple (K) icon is facing you.If you’re using a differe

6Double-click the Monitors & Sound control panel to open it.Below is an example of the Monitors & Sound control panel. The controlpanel may lo

Connecting video equipmentYou can connect video equipment to your computer so that you can view TVand other video images on your monitor, and store th

The S-video input and output ports accept this type of connector:Note: The S-video input port is compatible with both seven-pin and four-pinS-video c

Connecting a VCR or video camera for input1Make sure that the video equipment you want to connect has either an RCA-type videoport or an S-video port.

6Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video input port (æ) or the yellowRCA Video input port (˜) on the Macintosh.If the S-video co

Composite video connection for input from a VCR S-video connection for input from a cameraS-videoinput portS-video Out portS-video cableæAudio input p

Composite video connection for input from a camera 9Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera.You can now begin working with the video equipment conn

4 Assemble the cables you need.Depending on what kind of ports your VCR has, you’ll need different cables(available at an electronics supply store). m

9Setting Up Your Computer3If you want to adjust the angle of the keyboard, lower its feet.Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable1Plug the mouse c

8Plug the RCA-type connectors on the audio cables into the left and right audio outputports (-) on the Macintosh.If the cable is color-coded, the red

9 Turn on the computer and the VCR.10 Select “line input” on your VCR.See the manual that came with your VCR for instructions on how to selectthe line

Television used as a monitor with a composite video connectionUsing a television and a monitor togetherThe amount of video random-access memory (VRAM)

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

Before you connect a SCSI deviceBefore you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh, be sure to complete thetasks explained in this section.IMPORTANTTh

Make sure you use the right type and length of cableTo attach a SCSI device to your computer or to another device in the chain,always use SCSI cables

Terminate the SCSI chain properlyTo ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be presentat each end of a SCSI chain. There is alr

Connecting a SCSI deviceAfter you read “Before You Connect a SCSI Device” earlier in this chapter,follow the instructions below. Use these general ins

Connecting a printerYour computer has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer.The printer port accepts either a direct cable connection (to

Connecting a second monitorYou can install an expansion card that provides a second monitor port, if onemonitor doesn’t provide enough screen space.To