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Getting StartedWith Your Macintosh LC 575Includes setup instructions and important health-related information

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

If your screen looks like the one below, with a small, labeledpicture (icon) at the top right, then your computer is ready touse. Look at “Safety Inst

If you see a blinking question mark on the screen, you’ll need toinstall system software in one of the following ways:m If your computer came with a C

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

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

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

m 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.m 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

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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

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

18 Your Computer at a GlanceYour Computer at a GlanceMouseBuilt-in microphoneSee your Macintosh User’sGuide for information onrecording sound.Color Tr

Your Computer at a Glance 19I Main power switchg SCSI portConnects your Macintosh to SCSIdevices, such as hard disk drives,scanners, and printers. See

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

Adjusting the screenYou can adjust the level of light and dark on the screen of yourbuilt-in monitor (to change the contrast) either by using thebutto

Special Features 23Disabling the buttons on the front of your computerYou can prevent other people from using the sound and screencontrast buttons on

Communications regulation information vm Setting Up 1Plugging in the computer 2Connecting the mouse and keyboard 3Tu rning on your compute

Saving energyYour Macintosh comes with software that reduces the amount ofenergy consumed when you are not using your computer. Thesoftware allows you

Special Features 25Using the built-in microphoneYour Macintosh comes with a built-in microphone to record livesounds. The microphone is highly sensiti

To install an expansion card:1. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu or press thePower key on the keyboard.2. Turn off the computer completely by p

7. Take the back panel off and set it aside.8. Slide the logic board (the board that holds thecomponents that make your computer work) partwayout unti

28 Special Features10. Align the card over the processor-direct expansion slot.11. Press down on the card until the connector is solidly inplace.Don’t

Special Features 2914. Replace the back panel of the computer.Slip the back cover over the prongs at the bottom edge of theback of the computer. If yo

Using memory efficientlyIf you often see messages that there isn’t enough memory, or ifyou have problems opening application programs, the tips in thi

Connecting to a networkIf your computer has an optional Ethernet port, you can connectyour Macintosh to any standard high-speed Ethernet network. Youc

Using a modemIf your computer came with a modem in the optionalcommunications port, your Macintosh can communicate withother computers over standard t

If your Macintosh came with a CD-ROM drive, then you alsoreceived a CD-ROM disc labeled CD Install Me First. This disctakes the place of multiple flop

m Installing System Software 33Using the CD as your startup device 34Reinstalling system software 36Creating a set of backup floppy disks

Using the CD as your startup deviceThe procedure for starting from the CD Install Me First disc variesdepending on the condition of the system softwar

If you see the Macintosh desktop1. Press the Open/Close button of the CD-ROM drive toopen the CD-ROM tray.2. Place the CD Install Me First disc into t

Reinstalling system softwareYour Macintosh came with all the necessary system softwareinstalled and ready to use. Occasionally, however, system softwa

3. In the Installer dialog box, click Install.The Easy Install status box appears and keeps you informed ofprogress during installation.4. When you se

Creating a set of backup floppy disksYou can copy the Macintosh system software from the CD InstallMe First disc to floppy disks. To copy all of the s

3. In the dialog box that appears, click Make A Copy.You may have to wait a few seconds while the image file isloaded.4. When you see a message tellin

Copying the Macintosh Basics tourMacintosh Basics is a hands-on tour of the Macintosh desktopthat teaches important skills for using the computer. You

The Apple Publishing SystemThis Apple manual was written, edited, and produced on a desktop publishing systemusing Apple Macintosh computers and Quark

Communications regulation informationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device in accordance with

VCCI statement CD-ROM drives Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other thanthose specified in your equipment’s manual may result in h

Setting Up 1Setting UpSetting up your computer involves these steps:m Plugging in the computerm Connecting the mouse and keyboardm Tu rning on your co

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 (