Includes setup instructions and important health-related information With Your Macintosh LC 520 Getting Started irst F s i h T Read
n n n Your Computer at a Glance 18 Taking the Macintosh Basics tour 12 Turning the computer on and off 16 n The AppleCD 300i drive 31 Setting up your CD-ROM software 33 Using discs in your CD-ROM drive 35 Playing audio compact discs and audio tracks on CD-ROM discs 38 Working with Photo CD images 41 Troubleshooting for the CD-ROM drive 53 Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive 31 Setting Up 1 Learning the Basics 12 Using Your Macintosh LC 520 20 Plugging in the computer 2 Connecting the mouse and keyboa
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
s Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an authorized Apple service provider. s s Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous exposure.
AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AppleCD, Apple Desktop Bus, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, LaserWriter, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. © Apple Computer, Inc., 1993 20525 Mariani Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-6299 (408) 996-1010 The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Plugging in the computer Connecting the mouse and keyboard Turning on your computer n n n Power cord Optional security screws Setting up your computer involves these steps: In this all-in-one computer, Apple has integrated a Trinitron® monitor for exceptional color quality, reduced the number of cables, and moved controls to the front for easy access. Set it up and learn the basics.
2 Main power switch S Important: To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the Macintosh LC 520 should remain turned off until you are finished connecting its parts. Check the main power switch at the back of the computer. Make sure that the bottom of the switch (marked with an “j”) is pressed in. S Plug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up.
v By the way: The ◊ icon is often called the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) icon. You may see this term in other places in the manuals that came with your computer. v The plug and the port are marked with the same icon (◊). Align the icons before you insert the plug. 1. Plug the mouse cable into the port on the right side of the keyboard. (If you prefer to use the mouse with your left hand, plug the mouse cable into the port on the left side of the keyboard.
4 Main power switch This switch provides power to your computer, but doesn’t turn it on. 1. Press the top of the main power switch at the back of the computer. The top of the switch is marked with an “i”. To see if your hard disk already has system software installed, follow these two steps to turn on your computer. In order to start up, your computer must have special software (called system software) installed on the hard disk. Your computer may have this software already installed.
v Note: The desktop is gray right now because that’s the way your Macintosh LC 520 was shipped from the factory. If you want to change the color of the desktop pattern, see Chapter 11 of the Macintosh User’s Guide. v If your screen looks like the one below, with a small, labeled picture (icon) at the top right, then system software has already been installed and your computer is ready to use. Look at “Safety Instructions,” later in this book, for important safety instructions.
6 n n n Is the keyboard cable connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard cable while your computer is on. You could damage your equipment.) Is the computer itself turned on? Check to see if the power-on light on the front of your computer is green. If it’s not, you need to turn the computer on, using the main power switch at the back of the computer.
you want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described below) you suspect that your Macintosh LC 520 needs service or repair your Macintosh LC 520 has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged your Macintosh LC 520 is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture you spill something into the case the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged n n Never turn on your computer with any of the internal parts removed.
8 The most common health effects associated with using a computer are musculoskeletal discomfort and eye fatigue. We’ll discuss each area of concern below. For information about electric and magnetic emissions, look in the reference material that comes with your computer. Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities.
No one, of course, can guarantee that you won’t have problems even when you follow the most expert advice on using computer equipment. You should always check with a qualified health specialist if muscle, joint, or eye problems occur. This section offers advice on setting up your work area to enhance your comfort while you use your computer.
10 n Thighs horizontal Lower back supported Forearms level or tilted up slightly Forearms and hands in a straight line Shoulders relaxed n 45–70 cm (18–28 in.) The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly. An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor.
n n Position the computer to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows. Arrange the computer so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm). Position your mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably. n n n n n 11 Start your own work.
The Learning Macintosh section of your Macintosh User’s Guide is a tutorial that reinforces basic skills taught in the tour, and teaches a few additional skills you’ll find helpful as you become more proficient. The Macintosh Basics tour teaches the most basic skills you need to master before you can use your computer. 12 Take the Macintosh Basics tour first. n n The Macintosh LC 520 comes with a tour and a tutorial to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible.
You can move the arrow by moving the mouse. If the arrow doesn’t move on the screen, make sure that the cable connecting the mouse to the keyboard is secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the picture. (Don’t disconnect the cable while your computer is on; you could damage your equipment.) 2. Notice that the arrow (8) moves in the direction you move the mouse. 13 continues . Put the tip of the arrow inside this picture.
Try pressing twice more quickly and be careful not to move the mouse while you press. Be sure to press the mouse button twice. Make sure the tip of the arrow is touching the picture, not the words beneath it. 14 The items in this illustration may not exactly match those on your screen. n n n Now your screen should look like the picture shown in this step. If it doesn’t, try steps 3 and 4 again, paying special attention to the following: 4.
Make sure the tip of the arrow is over the picture of the man, not over the words “Macintosh Basics.” Now your screen should look like the following illustration: 15 continues . Put the tip of the arrow inside this picture. 7. Move the mouse so that the arrow is over the picture of the man labeled “Macintosh Basics.” 6. Being careful not to move the mouse, press the mouse button twice in quick succession.
16 When you finish the tour, continue with “Turning the Computer On and Off.” Read the rest of this book for information that can help you use your computer safely and efficiently. Then turn to the Learning Macintosh section of your Macintosh User’s Guide and begin the learning exercises there. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen and work through the tour. Now your screen should look like the following picture: 8. Press the mouse button twice in quick succession.
You will be prompted to save your work, if you haven’t already done so. 2. Click Shut Down. You see a message asking whether you want to shut down or continue working. 1. Press the Power key (marked with the P icon) on the keyboard. To shut down the computer with the keyboard: Shutting down the computer with the keyboard You will be prompted to save your work, if you haven’t already done so. Use the mouse to choose the Shut Down command from the Special menu.
18 Keyboard (See your Macintosh User’s Guide for information on adjusting the keyboard height.) (Use this key to turn your computer on and off.) P Power key Power-on light (A green light indicates that the computer is on.) Screen control buttons (Use these buttons to lighten or darken your screen.) (Use these buttons to change the volume of the computer’s sound.
(Connects your Macintosh to SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scanners, and printers. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for more information.) g SCSI port W Modem port [ Printer port V ADB ports (Connect your Macintosh to input devices, such as a keyboard or a trackball. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for more information.) I Main power switch ≤ Power plug (Connects your Macintosh to another audio source such as a compact disc or an audio cassette player.
Using the built-in microphone Adjusting the screen Saving energy Installing an expansion card Using a RAM disk for temporary storage Advice about using a modem with your Macintosh LC 520 Starting up your computer from an external hard disk n n n n n n n 20 Adjusting the sound n The following topics are covered here: As you work with your Macintosh, you can consult your Macintosh User’s Guide for answers to questions that you may have.
Press the button on the bottom to make the sound softer. n _ Sound control buttons Press the button on the top to make the sound louder. n You can also adjust the volume of the sounds your computer plays by using the Sound control panel. To use the Sound control panel: On the front of your Macintosh are two sets of buttons. The set on the right (marked with the - icon) is for sound control.
22 s Warning: Do not stick any small objects into the built-in microphone. Doing so may damage your equipment. s Built-in microphone You can adjust the level of light and dark on the screen of your built-in monitor (to change the contrast) either by using the buttons on the front of the computer or by using the Screen control panel. Your Macintosh LC 520 comes with a built-in microphone to record live sounds. The microphone is highly sensitive.
S Important: Normally, use only the Screen Contrast control. Don’t use the Screen Brightness control unless your screen appears dark even when the Screen Contrast slider is all the way to the right. S The screen changes as you drag the slider. Drag the slider to adjust the contrast on your screen. You should only use the Brightness control if your screen begins to appear dark after extended computer use (two to three years). 3.
24 Click here to activate the screen power saver. 3. Click the box labeled “Turn off built-in screen when idle.” 2. Open the Screen control panel. 1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. To set the screen to turn off: S Important: When the screen is off, the computer is still on. The green light on the front of the computer indicates that the computer is still on. S For example, if you choose 15 minutes, your screen will darken after your computer has been inactive for 15 minutes.
s Warning: To avoid damaging your computer and expansion card, do not attempt to install any expansion card without first checking the documentation for that card. If the documentation specifies that an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider must install the card (usually because the installation requires special training or tools), be sure to have your Apple dealer or service provider do the installation.
26 6. Press down on the tabs and pull gently until the back panel opens. 5. Place your thumbs on the two plastic tabs on the back panel of the computer. s Warning: Don’t pull the board all the way out; this can damage your Macintosh. s 8. Slide the logic board (the board that holds the components that make your computer work) partway out until you have access to the entire slot at the right side of the board. 7. Take the back panel off and set it aside.
Hold the card by its top edge to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the card. 9. Remove the processor-direct expansion card from its static-proof bag. You’ll need to hook your fingers around the little metal boxes to pull the logic board. 27 continues . Don’t force the card. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again. To see if the card is properly connected, lift it gently. If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected. 11.
28 Pinch together the plastic tabs on the access cover to remove it and pop it out. With the access cover off, you can use the port on the card you just installed. 13. If there is a connector on the card that you just installed (for example, if you are installing an Apple IIe Card), remove the access cover on the back panel you removed earlier. Push on the edge of the logic board until it is finally in place. 12. Slide the logic board back in.
Leave the switch on so you can use the Power key on the keyboard to turn your computer on and to shut it down without having to turn it completely off. 16. Press the main power switch on the back of the computer. 15. Plug in your keyboard cable. s Warning: If you use a RAM disk, be sure to save your work onto another disk before turning off your computer so that you won’t lose your data. s 4. Drag the slider to indicate how much memory you want to use for a RAM disk.
30 n If you have virtual memory turned on, turn it off. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for instructions. S Important: Not all application programs support 32-bit addressing. The use of such programs when 32-bit addressing is turned on may cause problems with your computer. Check with the software manufacturer to find out whether your program is compatible with 32-bit addressing. S Turn on 32-bit addressing. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for instructions.
m Troubleshooting m Working with Photo CD images m Playing audio compact discs and audio tracks on CD-ROM discs m Using discs in your CD-ROM drive m Setting up your CD-ROM software m The AppleCD 300i drive Your AppleCD 300i drive is an internal CD-ROM drive for Macintosh computers that works with CD-ROM discs as well as standard audio compact discs and Kodak multisession Photo CD discs.
32 Software that lets you use discs with these file formats is installed on your system. (If you need to reinstall this software, see “Installing the Macintosh CD-ROM Setup Software.”) With this software installed, you can use discs with these formats without further setup. m The High Sierra format, which is a part of the ISO 9660 format. m ISO 9660—the International Standards Organization’s file format for CD-ROM discs.
m Pull down the Apple (K) menu and check whether AppleCD Audio Player appears in the menu. If AppleCD Audio Player appears in the menu, then CD-ROM software has already been installed. Skip to “Using Discs in Your CD-ROM Drive” to learn about using your CD-ROM drive. If AppleCD Audio Player isn’t in the menu, follow the instructions in the next section to install the CD-ROM software. m Never transport your computer with a CD-ROM disc or a caddy inside the drive. m Avoid exposing your equipment to dust.
34 You see the Easy Install dialog box. 3. Click OK. A welcome screen appears. 2. Open the Installer icon. 1. Insert the Install Me First disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive. To install the CD-ROM software, you use the Customize option of the Installer to choose which portions of the AppleCD 300i software you want to install. Installing the software from a floppy disk 5. If necessary, click the Switch Disk button until the name of the disk you use to start up your computer is shown.
A message appears asking you to restart your computer. You need to restart your computer to activate the new software. 8. Click Quit. The Installer takes a few moments to prepare for installation. A message then appears asking you to insert the Extras disk. Follow the instructions on the screen. A message informs you when the installation has been successfully completed. 7. Click Install. Information about each item you select appears in the box. You can also select the QuickTime 1.
36 Press here. Press here. Press in on the corners of the caddy with one hand while you lift the clear plastic lid with the other hand. 1. Open the caddy. Follow these instructions to load a CD-ROM disc, audio compact disc, or Photo CD disc into a caddy, then into the drive. After that, follow the instructions provided with your disc, as well as the instructions in this book. Loading discs in the CD-ROM drive The disc must lie flat in the caddy.
If the message “This is not a Macintosh disk. Do you want to initialize it?” appears, then the data on the CD-ROM disc cannot be used by your computer (the files are in a format that the computer doesn’t recognize). Eject the disc. After a few seconds, the disc icon appears on your Macintosh desktop. When a caddy is loaded in the drive, the words “Caddy Loaded” appear on the drive door. Insert the caddy with the label side of the disc facing up, with the metal shutter end first.
38 v By the way: The AppleCD 300i drive’s motor shuts off automatically when the caddy is ejected or when the disc has not been accessed for a few minutes. The drive motor turns on automatically again when you work with the drive or insert a disc. v S Important: You cannot eject a disc if File Sharing is on and you started up the computer with the disc in the CD-ROM drive. You must turn File Sharing off to eject the disc. (See your Macintosh User’s Guide for information about turning off File Sharing.
2. Choose AppleCD Audio Player from the Apple (K) menu. 1. Put the caddy containing your disc into the drive. Follow these instructions to use the AppleCD Audio Player: After inserting a disc in the CD-ROM drive, you can use the AppleCD Audio Player on your screen to select and play audio tracks. It’s designed to look and work much like a standard remote control unit. You can open the player and start playing an audio CD at any track.
Eject button Track buttons Play/Pause button To eject a disc, click the Eject button on the player or drag the disc icon to the Trash. The disc icon disappears from the desktop. You can also choose Eject CD from the File menu or press Command-E to eject a disc. You can also press the spacebar, the Return key, or the Enter key to play or pause the current track.
S Important: If you select one of the track icons and choose Get Info from the File menu, you see the track’s playing time. If you copy an audio track icon to a floppy disk or hard disk, the icon is copied, but the copy isn’t usable. S 41 You can use your AppleCD 300i to open Kodak Photo CD images stored on Photo CD discs. A Photo CD image is a digitized version of a standard 35-millimeter photograph that you can open and view on your computer screen.
42 S Important: To view Photo CD images on your Macintosh, you must have QuickTime and the Photo CD extension in your System Folder. Both were automatically placed on your computer when system software was installed. To reinstall the Photo CD extension, refer to “Setting Up Your CD-ROM Software,” earlier in this manual, for installation instructions.
To view images on a Photo CD disc, you place the Photo CD disc in a caddy and insert the caddy into the CD-ROM drive. The first time you insert a Photo CD disc, a message appears telling you the system is creating custom Photo CD icons. You can click Stop if you wish the system to use standard PICT document icons instead. After several seconds, an icon for the Photo CD disc appears on the desktop. The disc name appears with the letters “PCD” and an identifying number supplied by the photofinisher.
44 When a Photo CD image is created, it’s recorded at five different levels of resolution. The resolution level of an image determines the amount of information recorded for it, which in turn determines how well the image can be displayed or printed. The higher the image resolution, the more information that is recorded for it. If you open the Photos folder you see five folders. Each folder contains all your Photo CD images recorded at a specific resolution.
Within each folder, an icon appears for each Photo CD image. Each icon is also a thumbnail image of the Photo CD image. Because your images are recorded on a “read-only” CD-ROM disc, you can’t rename your images. You can copy your Photo CD images to a hard disk or floppy disk. Once they reside on a hard or floppy disk, you can rename and change the images as you can other Macintosh documents. 45 continues .
If you have preset the image to open in another program, that program launches and your image appears in a new document. 2. When the Photo CD disc icon appears on the desktop, double-click the icon to open the Photo CD window. 46 4. Open the folder for the resolution at which you want to see the image. 3. In the Photo CD window, double-click the Photos folder. If you have the Picture Compressor program, you see the image appear on the screen. 5. Double-click the icon of the image you want to see. 1.
If you don’t have the Picture Compressor program and have not preset the image to open in another program, a dialog box appears asking if you want to open the image using TeachText. You can now view, save, and print the image. You can also copy and paste the image into your Scrapbook, or into other documents or graphics programs. The image appears in a TeachText document. 6. Click OK.
48 Slide Show movie 1. Double-click the Slide Show movie icon. You can conveniently browse through all your Photo CD images by using the Slide Show movie and Slide Show Viewer in the Photo CD window. The Slide Show file is a QuickTime movie of all your Photo CD images. The Slide Show Viewer plays the movie. (If you have the QuickTime MoviePlayer utility, you can also use it to play the Slide Show movie.) Click to start or stop the movie. Image number Drag to scroll to a different image.
You can’t use the viewer to make changes to the images. To change images, see “Working With Photo CD Images in Other Programs.” 2. Click one of the Slide Show Size buttons. The Preferences dialog box appears. 1. Choose Preferences from the File menu. Once you’ve opened the image in another program, you can change it and save your changes on a hard disk or floppy disk. You can set a default program so that when you double-click a Photo CD image, the image automatically opens in the program you chose.
50 The Preferences dialog box opens. 2. Choose Preferences from the File menu. 1. Open the Slide Show Viewer by double-clicking it. To set the program you want to view the images in: You choose the program you want to open Photo CD images by using the Preferences command in the Slide Show Viewer. Choosing a program to open Photo CD images In the dialog box that appears, find and click the name of the application you want to remove, then click OK. 6.
The image opens in the program and at the resolution you specified in the Preferences dialog box (described in the previous section). m While the image you want is displayed, choose View from the Photos menu. To transfer the image according to the settings in the Preferences dialog box: When you are looking at an image with the Slide Show Viewer, you can transfer that image into another program using the Photos menu.
52 You can also copy an image displayed in the viewer at a resolution different than the one specified in the Preferences dialog box. The image appears in your document, where you can work with it and save it (on a hard disk or floppy disk). 3. Choose Paste from the Edit menu. 2. Open the document you want to paste the image into. 1. While the image you want is displayed in the viewer, choose Copy from the Edit menu. To copy an image and paste it into a document: 1.
S Important: Be sure to use the method of copying described here. If you copy the Slide Show movie by dragging its icon, the original links between the movie and the Photo CD disc will not be maintained. S The movie is saved in a compressed format and the links between the movie and the images on the Photo CD disc are maintained. 4. Click Save. A file-compression dialog box appears. If you wish, you can choose a compression method other than the preselected method. 3. Type a name for the copy.
54 If you attempt to install the software for the AppleCD 300i without using the Installer as described in “Setting Up Your CD-ROM Software,” you may not be able to restart your computer. Restart from a floppy disk and install the software according to the instructions in that section. Your computer won’t restart after you’ve copied software for the AppleCD 300i to the System Folder. Check that each SCSI device attached to your computer has a unique SCSI ID number.
CD-ROM is a read-only medium. That means that information can be read (retrieved) from it, but not written (stored) on it. You can save the changed information on a hard disk or floppy disk. You can’t save changes you make to information on a CD-ROM disc. Read the manual that came with your CD-ROM disc. Some discs come with a separate floppy disk containing the program that reads the information on the disc. There is no application program capable of displaying the contents of a particular CD-ROM.
56 To open the Speed Switch control panel, choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and double-click the AppleCD 300 Speed Switch icon. When the AppleCD Speed Switch window appears, click Standard Speed. Click the close box to close the window. You don’t hear any sound when you try to use an audio CD. The AppleCD 300i can transfer data at rates up to twice as fast as standard CD-ROM drives.
When recording sound from a disc, you cannot immediately replay the sound from the Sound control panel’s Add dialog box. You must first save the sound and then replay by selecting it from the Alert Sounds list in the Sound control panel. Check the Sound control panel to make sure that “Internal CD” is selected as the sound input device. You seem to be unable to record sound from a disc. You can’t open a CD-ROM disc while it’s playing an audio track.
58 PostScript, the LaserWriter page-description language, was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Text type is Apple’s corporate font, a condensed version of Garamond. Ornaments are custom symbols designed for Apple Computer. This Apple manual was written and edited on a desktop publishing system using Apple Macintosh computers and QuarkXPress. Proof pages were created on Apple LaserWriter printers and on the Tektronix Phaser III PXi color printer.
20525 Mariani Avenue Cupertino, California 95014-6299 (408) 996-1010 TLX 171-576 Apple Computer, Inc.
