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Power requirements

Apple Desktop Bus

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Maximum power draw for all devices: 500 mA

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Mouse power: up to 10 mA

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Keyboard power: 25Ð80 mA (depending on keyboard model)

Audio and telecommunications input devices

Table D-2. Optional High-Performance Macintosh-standard monitor port color levels

Monitor

Resolution

Colors or Grays

2 MB VRAM

4 MB VRAM

12" Color

512 X 834

millions

13 or 14" VGA

640 X 480

millions

15" Mono Portrait

640 X 870

256

16 or 17" Color

832 X 624

millions

19 or 20" Color

1024 X 768

thousands

millions

21" Color

1152 X 870

thousands

millions

Table D-3. Optional High-Performance VGA monitor port color levels

Monitor

Resolution

Colors or Grays

2 MB VRAM

4 MB VRAM

Super VGA

800 X 600

millions

Super VGA 60 Hz

1024 X 768

thousands

millions

Super VGA 70 Hz

1024 X 768

thousands

millions

Device

Voltage

Current

Power

Microphone

+5 V

20 mA

100 mW

GeoPort Telecom Adapter

+5 V

500 mA

2.5 W

Summary of Contents for Power 100

Page 1: ...100 120 User Guide Sections on Hard Disk ToolKit and CD ROM ToolKit are Missing Information on these products can be found in the Storage Device Training Module Pa r t n u m b e r 7 2 7 7 1 Rev number 951006 ...

Page 2: ...etary trademarks from descriptive terms by following the capitalization style used by the manufacturer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Power Computing is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Other legal notices are found in ÒRegulatory InformationÓ on page 65 Manual Revision 951006 Support Numbers Please use the following numbers to c...

Page 3: ...greement xv Chapter 1 Getting Started Finding a place for the computer and monitor 1 Plugging in the computer 2 Connecting the monitor 4 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 6 Turning the computer on 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started With Mac OS Running the Basics tutorial 9 Using on line help 10 Shutting down 11 Chapter 3 Upgrading Your Computer Removing the cover 13 Installing expansion cards 17 Switchin...

Page 4: ...alth related information about computer use 49 Appendix B Troubleshooting Restarting the computer 51 Problems and solutions 52 Contacting Technical Support 55 Appendix C Installing System Software Starting up 57 Reinstalling system software 58 Appendix D Technical Information SpeciÞcations 59 RAM conÞgurations 61 VRAM conÞgurations 62 Power requirements 63 Appendix E Regulatory Information FCC sta...

Page 5: ...rd Disk ToolKit Personal Edition 79 Check your hard disk to double check the Installation process optional 83 Creating an HDT Primer PE Startup diskette 85 Creating a Startup Disk 85 Personalizing your copy of Hard Disk Toolkit Personal Edition 87 HDT Primer PE 89 What is HDT Primer PE 89 The HDT Driver 90 Using HDT Primer PE 91 Launching HDT Primer PE 92 Formatting 94 Initializing 97 Partitioning...

Page 6: ...mb 130 Turning off Blind transfers 131 Frequently asked questions 132 CD ROM ToolKit User Guide Introduction 149 Before You Begin 149 What is CD ROM 150 Why CD ROM ToolKit 150 Registration 151 Hardware and Software Requirements 151 Removing Old Driver Software 152 QuickStart 154 Basic Installation 154 Personalizing CD ROM ToolKit 157 Installation and Removal Specifics 158 Installing CD ROM ToolKit...

Page 7: ...nical Information and Tips 192 Care of Manual Ejecting CD ROM Drives 192 CD Recorders 192 All About Multisession Multi Volume CD ROMs 193 All about Digital Audio Extraction 196 What is an AIFF Þle 200 Glossary 205 Bitstream Typeface Library 211 Index 215 Registration Cards 223 ...

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Page 9: ...er Guide ix Power 100 120 Overview 0 Desktop System Front View Here are the key features of the desktop system front panel Monitor Computer Keyboard Mouse Floppy disk drive Front panel power button ProgrammerÕs Interrupt button Reset button Keyboard power key ...

Page 10: ...e desktop system rear panel 0 I Printer port V ADB port W Modem port NuBus expansion slots Power cord socket DRAM video monitor port Mac standard Main power switch g SCSI port Sound out port G Ethernet port X Sound in port 115 230 volt switch Optional high performance video card with Macintosh standard monitor port and VGA port ...

Page 11: ...wer 100 120 User Guide xi Tower System Front View Here are the key features of the tower system front panel Monitor Computer Keyboard Mouse Floppy disk drive Keyboard power key Front panel power button ProgrammerÕs I nterrupt button Reset button ...

Page 12: ...he tower system rear panel 0 I Printer port V ADB port VGA port and Macintosh standard monitor port W Modem port NuBus expansion slots Power cord socket Main power switch g SCSI port Sound out port G Ethernet port X Sound in port 115 230 volt switch Optional high performance video card with DRAM video monitor port Mac standard ...

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Page 19: ...a place for the computer and monitor Think carefully about where you place your computer and monitor Here are some suggestions to help you Þnd a good place Make sure there is a grounded three hole electrical outlet within a few feet Use a sturdy level table or desk as a work surface Make sure that you can place your monitor keyboard and mouse so that you can work comfortably See Appendix A ÒSafety...

Page 20: ...ecting the monitor keyboard and other devices Plugging in the computer ensures that it is grounded and protected from electrical damage The key components for plugging in the computer are shown below 0 I Main 115 230 volt switch Power cord socket Power cord power switch Main power switch Power cord socket 115 230 volt switch 0 I Power Connect Power cord ...

Page 21: ...in power switch is turned off The main power switch is located on the back of the computer The power is off when the side of the switch marked with is depressed 3 Set the 115 230 volt switch to the correct setting for your country Set the switch to 115 volts for the U S Canada and Japan Use the 230 volt setting in most European countries 4 Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power plug...

Page 22: ...r port with two additional monitor ports on the optional high performance video card The key components for connecting the monitor are shown below 0 I DRAM video monitor port Mac standard Optional high performance video card with Macintosh standard monitor port and VGA port 0 I DRAM video monitor port Mac standard Optional high performance video card with VGA port and Macintosh standard monitor po...

Page 23: ...t you want When the computer comes from the factory the Macintosh standard port is enabled If this is the Þrst time the computer has been set up and you want to connect to the Macintosh standard port you do not need to make any changes If you want to connect to the VGA port on the high performance video card you must change the switch setting See ÒSwitching video portsÓ on page 20 for instructions...

Page 24: ...See ÒSwitching video portsÓ on page 20 for instructions 3 If you your computer is a Power 120 install the EMI choke on the video cable The EMI choke is a small donut shaped object which comes packed in the pizza box with the manuals and cables To install the choke open it up and clamp it over the video cable at the end of the cable that connects to the computer Connecting the mouse and keyboard On...

Page 25: ...ted For Technical Support Call 1 800 708 6227 Power 100 120 User Guide 7 2 Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB port marked with V on the back of the computer 0 I ADB port Keyboard cable 0 I ADB port Keyboard cable ...

Page 26: ...p If you see a blinking question mark you need to install the system software on your hard disk See Appendix C ÒInstalling System Software Ó on page 57 If you see a blank screen or anything not already described see the section following this one ÒProblems starting up Ó When you need to shut your computer down follow the instructions in ÒShutting downÓ on page 11 Problems starting up If you see a ...

Page 27: ... for tasks such as choosing menu commands or starting programs When you move the mouse the mouse pointer the small arrow on the screen sometimes referred to as the cursor moves in the same direction By placing the tip of the mouse pointer over an icon and clicking twice quickly double clicking you can open a folder or launch a program To run the Basics program 1 In the Mac OS desktop double click ...

Page 28: ...software The help system for Mac OS is called Macintosh Guide and is available through the Guide menu marked with To use Macintosh Guide 1 Choose Finder from the Application menu in the upper right corner of the desktop to make it the active application 2 Choose Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu marked with or press x x x x The Macintosh Guide window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions t...

Page 29: ...your computer it is very important to shut it down correctly To shut down the computer 1 Choose Shut Down from the Special menu in Mac OS You are prompted to save any unsaved Þles before shutting down CAUTION Do not use the power switch to turn off the computer If you do unsaved or open documents may be lost and you may damage your System folder ...

Page 30: ...Getting Started With Mac OS 12 Power 100 120 User Guide For Technical Support Call 1 800 708 6227 ...

Page 31: ...e the computerÕs cover The cover is designed for easy removal no tools are required CAUTION 1 If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment Power Computing Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install RAM and or NuBus expansion cards If you attempt to install RAM or cards yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on y...

Page 32: ...If the monitor is on top of the computer disconnect it if necessary and set it aside Otherwise itÕs going to be awkward to remove the computer cover 3 Disconnect everything but the power cord from the back of the computer 4 Rotate the computer so that its back panel faces you 5 Remove the large thumb screw from the rear of the computer Put the thumb screw in your left front pocket or somewhere els...

Page 33: ...Your Computer For Technical Support Call 1 800 708 6227 Power 100 120 User Guide 15 7 If you are working on a tower system gently lay the computer on its side as shown in the next step 0 I 0 I Pull apart Lift off ...

Page 34: ...08 6227 8 Before touching any components or anything inside the computer touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body To replace the cover reverse steps 5 6 and 7 then replace and re connect everything ...

Page 35: ...er improving graphics and video performance or adding networking and communications capabilities Your computer has three expansion slots designed to accept NuBus cards NuBus cards designed for use in the Apple Macintosh II family of computers are generally compatible Before you install any expansion cards be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your computer Back Detail Slots 0 I NuBus expan...

Page 36: ...ory installed card requires repair or replacement The combined power consumption of the expansion cards you install must not exceed the limits of your computer Refer to the documentation that came with your cards for their power consumption and to ÒPower requirementsÓ on page 63 in this manual for the power consumption limit for your computer Some cards may need to be installed by an authorized se...

Page 37: ...ot you want to use To remove the cover pull it up and away from the back panel 3 Remove the card from its static proof bag Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching components 4 Align the card over the slot Make sure that the connector on the bottom aligns with the connector inside the slot and that the hole in the cardÕs bracket aligns with the tab on the inside of the back panel 5 Push the ca...

Page 38: ...ard port is enabled If this is the Þrst time the computer has been set up and you want to connect a monitor to the VGA port you will need to switch monitor ports as shown below If you want to connect to the VGA port or if you think the video port selection may have been changed use the switch to enable the port you want To switch monitor ports 1 Remove the computerÕs cover See ÒRemoving the cover ...

Page 39: ...he computer cover and tighten the screw Increasing memory Your computerÕs random access memory RAM and video memory VRAM can be increased Memory is increased by installing or replacing memory modules SIMMs or single in line memory modules in the computer Make sure that the memory modules you purchase are the right ones for your computer See Appendix D ÒTechnical Information Ó on page 59 for techni...

Page 40: ...ank comes with two 4 megabyte SIMMs which are required for the system to work Do not replace the SIMMs in the motherboard bank with SIMMs of any other capacity that bank will only work with two 4 megabyte chips Banks A B and C can be Þlled with 4 8 16 or 32 megabyte SIMMs so you can install a maximum of 200 megabytes of RAM 8 megabytes in the motherboard bank and 64 32 per slot in each of the othe...

Page 41: ...ks replace installed SIMM modules with modules of higher capacity Installing and Removing RAM CAUTION 1 If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment Power Computing Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install RAM and or NuBus expansion cards If you attempt to install RAM yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on ...

Page 42: ...Disconnect the ßoppy disk drive connector the CD audio connector if you have one below the ßoppy connector and the speaker connector below the CD audio connector from the I O board and move those cords out of the way If you are installing in bank A and you have small supple Þngers you may be able to install SIMMs without disconnecting these cables but this makes it easier floppy drive connector SI...

Page 43: ... should tilt to the left so that you can then slide the module out of the slot at about a 60 degree angle 3 If the SIMM module does not come free press the SIMM clips down again and try to push the top of the module gently away from the drives 4 When you are Þnished with SIMM removal and insertion re connect the ßoppy disk drive connector the CD audio connector below the ßoppy connector and the sp...

Page 44: ...k to get the leftmost bank A SIMM in 2 Slide the contacts into the slot at about a 60 degree angle and make sure the contacts are Þrmly seated in the slot 3 Gently pull the top of the module toward the ßoppy drive side of the computer until you hear the metal clips click into place 4 If both clips do not click into place release any clip that did click pull the SIMM module out re seat it in the sl...

Page 45: ... SIMMs The location of the VRAM slots on the high performance video card is shown below To install a video memory module insert it an angle into the slot then tilt it up until the small metal clips are engaged just as DRAM is inserted as described in ÒInserting a SIMMÓ on page 26 The amount of VRAM determines the number of colors that can be displayed on monitors of different sizes See ÒVRAM conÞg...

Page 46: ...s such as additional hard drives CD ROM drives or other removable media drives The tower has room for three Standard 5 25 drives With an adapter tray 3 5 inch devices can be installed in these storage bays If your computer came with an internal 35 CD ROM drive it is already installed in one of these bays The location of the 5 25 inch bays is shown below For clarity the illustration shows the compu...

Page 47: ... 120 uses an internal SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface bus to connect internal drives For a more detailed discussion of how the SCSI bus on your computer is set up see ÒUsing SCSI devices Ó starting on page 41 Pay particular attention to the discussion of SCSI termination discussed in ÒEnsuring proper terminationÓ on page 34 Required tools Small Philip head screwdriver Drive rails if not supp...

Page 48: ...vailable put it on and ground it to your computer before touching any components inside the computer 3 Handle drives carefully and avoid touching their contacts or moving parts 4 Always store drives in conductive bags 5 Take your time donÕt push yourself Prepare the drive 1 Install software drivers Some SCSI devices require special software called device drivers to operate with your computer If a ...

Page 49: ...hat SCSI IDs have already been assigned to which devices go to the Hard Disk Toolkitª PE folder in the Utilities folder on your hard disk and run HDT Primerª PE HDT Primer will scan your SCSI bus and display the SCSI ID name and other parameters of all of the SCSI devices on the bus see example below Since your computer has two SCSI buses one internal and the other external make sure to scan the i...

Page 50: ... 1 800 671 6227 If rails did not came with your drive they are available from Power Computing for a nominal fee through our Sales Department at 1 800 999 7279 Rails as well as adapter trays for installing 3 5 inch drives in the 5 25 inch bays are also available at most computer parts stores If rails are not attached to the sides of your drive or adapter tray attach one rail to each side of the dri...

Page 51: ...ver Ó starting on page 13 for instructions WARNING Turn off the main power switch before removing the cover 2 Touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body 3 Disconnect the speaker connector which is on the I O board below the ßoppy disk drive connector floppy drive connector SIMM banks I O Board floppy drive ...

Page 52: ... down on the three tabs which hold the bezel in place see illustrations below and pull the long tabbed side of the bezel away from the case until the tabs on the other side of the bezel clear the front of the computer See illustrations below for the tab locations on the desktop system and the tower system bezel tabs on back primary tab ...

Page 53: ...120 User Guide 35 5 Pull the speaker cord out through the hole in the front of the computer and set the bezel down away from the computer This step may not be necessary if your speaker cord is long and you have room for the bezel near the computer bezel tabs on back primary tab ...

Page 54: ...or other drive with removable media remove the plastic insert covering the bay you are planning to use from the bezel To remove the insert press down on the plastic tab at one end of the insert and pivot the insert out see illustrations below tab tab plastic insert Desktop Bezel rear view tab tab plastic insert Tower Bezel rear view ...

Page 55: ...etal plate without screws which is attached by two thin strips of metal To remove that type of plate simply bend it back and forth several times until it comes loose and remove it Install the drive Once you have prepared the drive see ÒPrepare the drive Ó starting on page 30 and the computer see ÒPrepare the computer Ó starting on page 33 you are ready to install the drive Note Connectors are keye...

Page 56: ...ve into the bay see illustrations below being careful not to crimp or fold any cables The drive rails slide into the tracks on the side of the bay and the rails snap into place when the drive is all the way in Desktop Drive Bay tracks for rails tracks for rails Tower Drive Bay tracks for rails tracks for rails ...

Page 57: ...ends have to be terminated See ÒEnsuring proper terminationÓ on page 34 for details 3 Find an unused four pin power cable in the set of cables coming from the power supply the power supply is in the right rear of the computer on the bottom and connect that cable to the rear of the drive being careful to match the beveled corners of the plug to those of the socket see illustration above Check the i...

Page 58: ...ghtened with a very small screwdriver 4 Make sure that the driveÕs power cable is plugged in and seated Þrmly 5 Make sure that each device in the internal SCSI chain has its own unique SCSI ID the primary hard drive should be set to ID 0 and the CD_ROM is normally set to 3 See ÒSet SCSI IDÓ on page 31 6 Make sure there are no internally terminated devices in the SCSI chain The only internally term...

Page 59: ... termination Connecting the device Installing software device drivers Some SCSI devices require special software called device drivers to operate with your computer If a device driver is required it is normally supplied with the device if you are unsure whether one is required contact the manufacturer of the device Follow the installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer If a device drive...

Page 60: ...hain On the external bus you need to consider where the device is placed in the chain and whether it has an internal terminator Most SCSI devices use removable external terminators but some older devices have built in terminators that are difÞcult to remove If you have an internally terminated device place it at the end of the chain and remove external terminators from other devices in the chain I...

Page 61: ...sÓ in Chapter 3 for an illustration of the location of these bays Contact Technical Support for more information about installing internal SCSI devices Connecting a printer Your computer has a port marked with This port can be used for direct printer connections or for LocalTalk network printer connections You can also connect a printer to the modem port marked with W Use the Chooser program to te...

Page 62: ... cables are available from several vendors Follow the instructions that came with the connector and cabling Connecting to an Ethernet network The computer has a built in port marked with G for connecting to high speed Ethernet networks Using the appropriate adapter you can connect to standard Ethernet wiring such as 10Base T thick coax and thin coax Adapters are available from several vendors Foll...

Page 63: ... your computer to work with the sound produced by a device like a microphone CD or tape player attach it to the sound input port If you want to use a device such as a tape recorder or external speakers to work with sound produced by the computer attach it to the sound output port A device that can both record and play such as a tape deck can be connected to both the sound input and sound output po...

Page 64: ... a cable with stereo mini plugs on each end to connect the speakers In some cases you connect the cable to one of the speakers and then use speaker wire to connect the second speaker In other cases you use a Y shaped two plug adapter on the end of the cable and attach one plug to each speaker Refer to the instructions that came with the speakers for more information To connect external speakers 1 ...

Page 65: ...k software is required for voice commands PlainTalk microphones and software are available from authorized Apple dealers Playing audio CDs on a CD ROM drive You can use a CD ROM drive to play audio CDs on your computer The sound will be heard through the computerÕs built in speaker or through external speakers if you have them Use audio CD software such as AppleCD Audio Player part of the Mac OS t...

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Page 67: ...n this manual A warning alerts you of a potential health or safety hazard A caution notice alerts you of potential harm to your computer or its components Health related information about computer use The way you set up and use your computer can affect not only your productivity but also your comfort and well being No set of guidelines can cover every situation but if you follow a few common sense...

Page 68: ...metimes be associated with RSIs repetitive stress injuries particularly in the wrists Follow these suggestions to prevent discomfort Take frequent breaks Stand up stretch and walk around These breaks are not wasted time They help you work more effectively in the long run Adjust your chair so that your lower back and thighs are supported and your feet are ßat on the ground or on a footrest Adjust y...

Page 69: ...g choose Restart from the Special menu If an error dialog box is displayed it may have a Restart button If the mouse is not working try holding down the x and Control keys while pressing the Power On key This key combination restarts the computer but should only be used when you cannot use the Restart menu command If you cannot restart the computer from Mac OS use the Reset button on the front pan...

Page 70: ...s system software This may indicate a problem with the start up disk or a problem with the system software Start up your computer from the Disk Tools ßoppy disk or Mac OS CD ROM Use the Disk First Aid program to check and repair your disk See the Disk First Aid entry in Macintosh Guide for instructions If repairing the disk does not solve the problem reinstall the system software as described in Ò...

Page 71: ...ntosh Guide for instructions about using Disk First Aid The mouse pointer does not move when you move the mouse This can indicate a system software problem a problem with your mouse or a problem with a program that you are running Turn off the computer and verify that the mouse is connected properly See ÒConnecting the mouse and keyboardÓ on page 6 for information Try using a different mouse or in...

Page 72: ... the Shift key as you restart If your software works properly you probably have an incompatible system extension or control panel See Macintosh Guide for information about using the Extensions Manager control panel to isolate the problem You cannot launch a program or it quits unexpectedly This usually indicates that there is not enough RAM for the program to run A dialog box may appear indicating...

Page 73: ...M disc If you purchased the computer without a CD ROM drive system software is supplied on a set of ßoppy disks You must start up from the CD ROM disc or from the Install Me First ßoppy disk before installing the system software To start up from a CD ROM 1 Turn on your computer 2 Place the Mac OS disc label side up into the CD ROM tray then close the tray The computer starts up and displays the Ma...

Page 74: ...aller application starts automatically 2 Click OK in the introductory dialog box The Install dialog box appears displaying a list of software and the hard disk on which it will be installed 3 If you want to install on a different hard disk click the Switch Disk button until the correct disk appears 4 Click Install A status bar informs you of the progress of the installation If you are installing f...

Page 75: ...B of static RAM used as a Level 2 cache for the PowerPC processor Disk drives 1 4 MB high density MFM GCR ßoppy disk drive Internal SCSI hard disk drive Two optional 5 25 inch half height SCSI devices Audio system Stereo sound generator capable of driving stereo mini plug headphones or audio equipment Stereo sampling hardware for recording samples 16 bit stereo in and out Sample rates of 44 1 kHz ...

Page 76: ...olor and monochrome monitors Three internal NuBus expansion card slots Two RS 232 RS 422 serial GeoPort ports 230 4 Kbits per second maximum up to 2 048 Mbits per second clocked externally Built in Ethernet AAUI connector Sound output port for stereo CD audio and computer generated sound Sound input port for stereo sound input AC line input Line voltage 100Ð240 volts AC RMS single phase not auto r...

Page 77: ...l 100 120 has four pairs of slots for memory modules or SIMMs The computer will work with a number of different memory conÞgurations from a minimum of 8 MB to a maximum of 200 MB Follow these guidelines when conÞguring your systemÕs RAM SIMMs must be installed in identical pairs The SIMMs in a pair must have the same capacity and conÞguration The Þrst pair of SIMM slots nearest the power supply ac...

Page 78: ...nitor of a particular size with different amounts of VRAM Monitor resolution color tables The following tables display the numbers of colors available to monitors of various sizes connected to the computerÕs monitor ports Table D 1 displays information about the DRAM video monitor port Table D 2 displays information about the standard monitor port located on the optional high performance video car...

Page 79: ...2 MB VRAM 4 MB VRAM 12 Color 512 X 834 millions millions 13 or 14 VGA 640 X 480 millions millions 15 Mono Portrait 640 X 870 256 256 16 or 17 Color 832 X 624 millions millions 19 or 20 Color 1024 X 768 thousands millions 21 Color 1152 X 870 thousands millions Table D 3 Optional High Performance VGA monitor port color levels Monitor Resolution Colors or Grays 2 MB VRAM 4 MB VRAM Super VGA 800 X 600...

Page 80: ...al storage devices make sure their power consumption meets the following guidelines Device Voltage Current Power NuBus card per slot 5 V 2 A 10 W 12 V 0 175 A 2 1 W 12 V 0 150 A 1 8 W Internal storage device such as a CD ROM or hard disk drive 5 V 9 A 45 W 12 V 3 A 36 W 12 V 7 5 A peak Ñ Peak power occurs during start up only when the disk Þrst spins up ...

Page 81: ...uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the f...

Page 82: ...m components It is important that you use shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standar...

Page 83: ...that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is on the CD ROM drive inside the computer Lithium battery warning The computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to t...

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Page 85: ...Apple Menu 155 AppleCD Audio Player 48 Attributes partition 101 Audio CD playing 174 175 audio equipment 46 audio device connection 46 external speaker connection 47 microphone connection 48 power requirements 63 audio system specifications 59 B Backup 137 Bad blocks 106 bar code reader connecting 44 Basics tutorial running 9 bay cover metal 37 39 bezel insert 36 bezel tabs 34 Bit 137 Blind Data T...

Page 86: ... Partition 104 desktop problems missing hard disk icon 53 desktop system illustrated ix device 153 Device Driver 138 loading 164 removing 152 to 153 device drivers installing 30 41 Device independent 138 dimensional specifications 61 Disk mounting 105 unmounting 105 disk Startup 79 disk drives see also CD ROM drive hard disk drive specifications 59 Disk First Aid 52 53 Disk Tools 52 53 54 double c...

Page 87: ...nnecting 45 power requirements 63 Get Info window 54 Gigabyte 138 glare preventing 50 graphics tablet connecting 44 Guide menu 10 H hard disk drive see also CD ROM drive internal 30 41 power requirements 64 specifications 59 hard disk icon opening 9 problems 53 Hard Disk ToolKit PE folder location of 82 Hard Disk ToolKit Personal Edition installing 79 module location 83 Hard Disk ToolKit Personal ...

Page 88: ...nts 63 specifications 60 keyboard illustrated xi keyboard problems 53 Kilobit 139 Kilobyte 139 L LocalTalk network connecting to 45 printer connections 43 LocalTalk network connecting to 45 Logical 139 Logical Unit 139 M Mac OS CD ROM 52 53 Mac OS operating system 9 installing 57 58 on line help 10 problems 52 reinstalling system software 58 tutorial 9 MacªOS Tutorial folder 9 MacªOS Tutorial Part...

Page 89: ... 105 Partition Directory window 100 Partition Map 139 Partitioning Method dialog box 96 98 Partitions number of 100 number on disk 108 total number of 118 Password partition 102 103 Peripheral 139 peripheral devices 41 audio equipment 46 CD ROM drives 48 external speakers 47 input devices 44 microphones 48 modems 45 network connections 45 printers 43 SCSI devices 41 Personalization 157 PhotoCD 151...

Page 90: ...mputer troubleshooting 51 ROM 140 S sad face icon 52 Sad Mac 126 safety and health guidelines 49 safety instructions 49 Sales contacting 2 saving files 11 SCSI 140 177 SCSI bus 41 internal 29 31 rescanning 117 resetting 115 117 scanning 31 115 SCSI cable internal 39 SCSI chain 41 42 SCSI device SCSI ID assignment 41 SCSI device drivers 30 SCSI devices 41 connecting external 42 connecting internal ...

Page 91: ...ical support contacting 55 telecommunications devices power requirements 63 telecommunications port see modem port television radio interference regulatory information 65 Testing a Drive 106 Token Ring network connecting to 45 tower system illustrated xi trackball connecting 44 Tracks 140 Troubleshooting 40 51 179 restarting the computer 51 tutorial running 9 Type of drive 108 U Unmounting disk 10...

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