Macintosh User’s Guide the Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related information for the Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1995 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Contents Communications regulation information vii Preface Your DOS-compatible Macintosh computer 1 Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 1 Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitor 3 3 Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting other equipment Turning the computer on 6 7 8 Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? ix 10 11 Learning the basics Reviewing the basics 12 13 Turning the computer off Where to find answers 14 15 iii
2 Getting Help 17 Getting answers to your questions 18 Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 26 27 3 Connecting Additional Equipment 29 Where to connect additional equipment 30 Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting a game controller Expanding memory 31 32 33 34 Installing internal drives 34 4 Installing and Using Application Programs in the Macintosh Environment 35 Installing Macintosh application programs Working with
6 Configuring the PC Environment Choosing settings 61 62 Configuring the PC serial ports Setting the monitor 63 64 Setting the time and date 64 Setting shared memory 65 Choosing shared folders or volumes Turning on PC sounds 67 69 Configuring drives C and D 70 Managing PC files from the Mac OS 71 Changing the size of the drive container Understanding the status line 72 76 7 Troubleshooting in the Macintosh Environment When you have questions 77 When you run into trouble 77 Solutions
Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 129 Health-related information about computer use Safety instructions 129 134 Handling your computer equipment Cleaning your equipment 135 139 Locking and unlocking the mouse 141 Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC Environment 143 Opening the computer 145 Installing a communication card 148 Installing a SIMM for the PC environment Closing the computer 149 154 Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard 157 Appendix D In
Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy.
DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Your DOS-Compatible Macintosh Computer Your Macintosh includes hardware and software that let you use DOS and Windows application programs directly on your Macintosh computer. It contains a high-performance microprocessor that’s fully compatible with the latest DOS and Windows software.
m share the random-access memory (RAM) in your Macintosh with the PC environment, or use a memory module (SIMM) for the exclusive use of the PC environment m use the built-in Macintosh serial ports with PC software m access PC CD-ROM discs using an Apple CD-ROM drive m play Sound Blaster-compatible sounds m communicate with network servers and other computers running PC software To begin, follow the instructions in Chapters 1 and 2 to set up your computer and get started using it.
Monitor Macintosh DOS-compatible computer Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here) Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor) Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) Computer power cord
Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics. 1 Getting Started The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet.
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1 Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power cord socket (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access. WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded.Your Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
Installing an expansion card If you purchased any expansion cards for your Macintosh or extra memory for use in the PC environment, install the cards or memory now. (For instructions, see Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC Environment,” as well as the documentation that came with the cards or memory module.) If you don’t have an expansion card or memory to install, go on to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.
2 Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor. On some monitors, the cord is already attached. 3 Plug in the monitor power cord. Be sure to plug the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor power cord, you connect the monitor cable to the computer’s monitor port. To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps: 1 Attach the monitor cable to the monitor. On some monitors, the cable is already attached (as shown below). 2 Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back panel of the computer. The monitor port is on the upper-right corner of the back panel. It is marked with the ™ icon (symbol).
Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh. The way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a separate cable or a built-in cable. Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable 1 Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with their right hand; most left-handed people prefer to use their left hand. Plug the mouse into the port on the side you prefer.
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable 1 Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard. The plug and the port are marked with the ◊ icon (symbol). The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured. By the way: A port marked with the ◊ icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port. Plug the mouse into the recessed port on the keyboard. The flat part of the plug should be pointing down, as shown here.
Turning the computer on Follow these steps to turn the computer on: 1 Turn on the monitor. See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power button. 2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key. The Power key is at the top of the keyboard. You can recognize this key by the triangle outline on it (P). You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up.
3 Check to see what’s on your screen. m If you see the Macintosh desktop, as in the illustration below, your system software has already been installed, and your computer is ready to use. Skip now to the section “What’s Next?” later in this chapter. Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop m If you see a blinking question mark, you need to install system software on your computer’s hard disk. (System software is the set of programs your computer uses to start itself up.
Problems turning your computer on? If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem: m Is the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? m Is the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front panel should be on. If it isn’t on, press the standby power button on the computer’s back panel (marked with the symbol ®).
What’s next? Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Mac OS (the Macintosh environment).
Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-touse program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer in the Macintosh environment. To start the tutorial, follow these steps: 1 Slide the mouse along your mouse pad or desk. Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. Don’t press the mouse button (under your index finger).
4 While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “Macintosh Tutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button. A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial. You can set this book aside for now and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed the tutorial, return to this book. Reviewing the basics The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms you learned from the tutorial.
Turning the computer off To turn the computer off, you choose Shut Down from the Special menu. Detailed instructions follow. 1 Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen. If the word “Special” does not appear at the top of the screen, you’re working in the wrong program. Pull down the Application menu (to the right of the Guide [h] menu) and choose Finder. Then try step 1 again. 2 With the tip of the arrow on the word “Special,” press and hold down the mouse button.
Where to find answers When you have questions about using your Macintosh, there are several places you can look for answers. In this book Macintosh User’s Guid e Use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it, or to find solutions to problems. In the Guide menu The Guide menu (marked with the h icon) is your main source of information about the Macintosh environment. To learn how to get different kinds of help from the Guide menu, see Chapter 2 in this book.
Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu. 2 Getting Help The Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re working with your computer in the Macintosh environment. The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in the upper-right corner of the screen. (If you need instructions on using DOS or Windows, see the appropriate manual.
Getting answers to your questions When you have a question while working in the Macintosh environment, you can get the answer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu. 1 Pull down the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the screen) and choose Finder to make it the active application program. A checkmark in the menu indicates that the Finder is the active program. 2 Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Macintosh Guide. The Macintosh Guide window appears.
3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For. Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information: m Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of contents in a book. m Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects; it is like the index in a book. m Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type.
2 Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics. When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window. To get instructions, click a question… …and then click OK. 3 Click the question “How do I set the time and date?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window, click here.
Getting answers with the Index button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button. An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window. Slider Scroll bar 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase “background pattern” is visible. You can scroll through the list either by dragging the slider to the letter B or by using the scroll bar at the right of the list. 3 Click the phrase “background pattern” in the alphabetical list.
4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window, click here. 5 Click here to see the next step (if there is one). Read and follow the instructions in the window. Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selected.
Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button. A small box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text. To activate the text box, click here. Type a word or phrase in the text box… …and then click here. 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box. 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search.
4 Click the question “How do I change the beep sound?” and then click OK. Or doubleclick the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here. Click here to see the next step (if there is one). 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window. Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selected.
Tips for using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively: m Macintosh Guide is available only in the Macintosh environment, and only when you are in the Finder—the desktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files. (Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu, however.) If you don’t see Macintosh Guide in the Guide menu, pull down the Application menu (to the right of the Guide menu) and choose Finder.
Identifying objects on the screen Sometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself, “What’s that?” You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known as Balloon Help. Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items in the Macintosh environment using balloons like those you see in comic strips. Follow these steps to use Balloon Help: 1 Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Show Balloons.
Learning useful shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts: 1 Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Shortcuts. The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears.
2 Click one of the category buttons. Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category. If you want to close the window, click here. Click here to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window for more categories. 3 Click here to see the next window (if there is one). Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected. Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one).
Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardware. 3 Connecting Additional Equipment The illustration below shows a basic Macintosh system. You can expand your computer system by connecting additional hardware (such as a printer, modem, or external audio speakers). Monitor Floppy disk drive Computer Remote control sensor - Volume buttons CD-ROM drive (optional) Use these buttons to change the volume of the computer’s sound.
Where to connect additional equipment The illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected to your computer. For instructions on connecting additional equipment such as a printer or scanner, see the manual that came with the equipment. Video input card (optional) Connects your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR, or other video equipment. TV tuner card (optional) Connects your Macintosh to an external TV antenna or cable TV service.
Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Your computer has a sound input port, which you can use to connect an Apple PlainTalk Microphone. Use PlainTalk only: You should connect only the Apple PlainTalk Microphone. Other models of microphone will not work with your Macintosh. To connect the microphone, do this: m Plug the microphone’s connector into the sound input port (marked with the icon X) on the back of the computer.
Connecting external stereo speakers You can take advantage of your computer’s stereo sound output by attaching externally powered (amplified) speakers. (Only externally powered speakers will work with your Macintosh.) 1 Assemble the speakers and the cable you need. You need a cable with stereo miniplugs at each end to connect one or both speakers to the computer. (Some speakers require a dual-plug adapter.
5 Connect the speakers together with speaker wires, if necessary. 6 Turn on the computer. You hear the computer’s sound through the external speakers. Note: To control the volume of your external speakers, use the volume button on the front of the computer. If you are playing an audio compact disc (CD), you may also need to adjust the volume control in the program you’re using to play CDs.
Expanding memory The random-access memory (RAM) in your computer can be expanded. Installing additional RAM adds more memory chips to your computer and expands its capabilities. The Technical Information booklet that came with your computer describes how much additional memory can be installed in your Macintosh. You can also add up to 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM for use exclusively in the PC environment. See Appendix B, “Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC Environment,” for further information.
Read this chapter for information on installing and using application programs in the Mac OS. 4 Installing and Using Application Programs in the Macintosh Environment Your computer has several Macintosh application programs already installed, as well as some Macintosh programs that must installed before you can use them. You will need to run an application program’s Installer program before the application program will work. You’ll find these programs on your hard disk.
Installing Macintosh application programs You’ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. See the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them. In most cases, you’ll install a Macintosh application program on your internal hard disk from floppy disks that contain the program. The following illustration shows how to insert a floppy disk in your computer’s floppy disk drive.
Working with several programs at a time You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computer’s memory allows. All open programs in the Mac OS are listed in the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now) has a checkmark next to it, and its icon appears in the menu bar. The Finder icon Commands to hide or display open windows A checkmark indicates the active program.
For instructions on switching from the Macintosh environment to the PC environment, see the section “Switching Between the Macintosh and PC Environments” in Chapter 5. Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu. The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden. When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again.
Follow the instructions in this chapter to start working in the PC environment on your Macintosh. 5 Operating in the PC Environment Your DOS-compatible Macintosh comes with standard versions of DOS and Windows already installed. Also installed is software you can use to work in both the Macintosh and PC environments and share data between the two environments. This software is described in this chapter and the next.
Switching between the Macintosh and PC environments You switch between the Mac OS and the PC environment using the PC Setup control panel. Follow these steps: 40 Chapter 5 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. 2 Double-click the PC Setup icon to open the control panel 3 Click Switch to PC to switch to the PC environment. 4 To switch back to the Mac OS, press x-Return.
Switching with a keyboard command You can set a keyboard command, or hot key, to switch between the Mac OS and the PC environment. To set the hot key, you must be in the Macintosh environment (if you are in the PC environment, press x-Return). m To choose a hot key, open the PC Setup control panel and press the Tab key to select the Hot Key text field; then type the keys you want to use. The x key is automatically included. You can use any alphanumeric or special key.
Starting the PC automatically To have the PC start automatically when you turn on your Macintosh: m Click the checkbox next to Auto-start PC. To make the PC environment appear when you turn on your Macintosh: 1 Click the checkbox next to Switch at Startup. 2 In the Control Panels folder, double-click the General Controls icon to open it. 3 Turn off the Shutdown Warning option in the General Controls panel.
Memory management utilities If you use a memory management utility such as EMM386 or QEMM, you need to configure it to be compatible with your DOS-compatibility hardware and software. IMPORTANT Apple does not recommend using automated memory configuration utilities with your DOS-compatible Macintosh because they can require more memory than management utilities you configure manually.
Working in the PC environment When you switch to DOS or Windows, you’re operating in a real PC world. The floppy disk drive, mouse, and keyboard all act as they would with a standard PC. There are, however, some mapping issues you need to be aware of. Floppy disk drives and floppy disks m The Macintosh floppy disk drive is drive A. To eject a disk from this disk drive while you’re in the PC environment, press x-E.
CD-ROM discs and drives You can use DOS and Windows CD-ROM discs in Apple CD-ROM drives. To eject a CD-ROM disc in the PC environment, press x-Y. If the CD-ROM disc cannot be ejected (because a file is in use or the CD-ROM disc is being shared), the Macintosh beeps. You can listen to audio CDs in either the PC environment or Mac OS, but you cannot control them from both environments at the same time.
Pointing device The standard Macintosh pointing device has one button; most PC devices have two. The button on the Macintosh pointing device behaves like the left button on a PC device. m To simulate the right button, press the = key on the keypad. m To press the left and right buttons at the same time, press the mouse button and the = key simultaneously. If you have Windows installed, you can use its Mouse control panel to switch the button assignment. Note: DOS does not come with a mouse driver.
PC key Equivalent on Macintosh keyboard F1 through F9 x-1 through 9 F10 x-0 F11 x-(minus) F12 x-(equals) F13 x-[ F14 x-] F15 x-\ Home x-[keypad] 7 PageUp x-[keypad] 9 End x-[keypad] 1 PageDown x-[keypad] 3 Insert x-[keypad] 0 Del x-[keypad] (period) Using the Apple Adjustable keyboard: If you are using the Apple Adjustable keyboard, you cannot use key combinations made up of keys from the main keyboard and function keys (for example, Shift-F1).
For example, if you use M as your LASTDRIVE value, you could have up to nine extra drives using drives labeled E through M. A CD-ROM drive, if installed, uses E. Each additional drive letter uses 100 bytes of PC memory. Clipboard You can exchange clipboard information between the PC environment and the Mac OS. The type of information you can exchange depends on whether you’re running DOS or Windows.
To capture text or a PICT file from a region on the screen if you don’t have a DOS mouse driver installed, follow these instructions: 1 Activate DOSCLIP. The DOSCLIP activation keystroke is preset to Shift-Control-C. A cursor appears in the center of the screen. 2 Use the keyboard arrow keys to move the cursor to the upper-left corner of the region you want to copy. 3 Holding down the Shift key, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the lower-right corner of the region. 4 Release the Shift key.
Key Scan code Key Scan code 0 11 ' " 40 1 2 , < 51 2 3 - _ 12 3 4 .
Key Scan code Key Scan code F1 59 F7 65 F2 60 F8 66 F3 61 F9 67 F4 62 F10 68 F5 63 F11 87 F6 64 F12 88 A 30 N 49 B 48 O 24 C 46 P 25 D 32 Q 16 E 18 R 19 F 33 S 31 G 34 T 20 H 35 U 22 I 23 V 47 J 36 W 17 K 37 X 45 L 38 Y 21 M 50 Z 44 Operating in the PC Environment 51
Tips for using the Clipboard When the PC environment is running, you have three separate clipboards to work with—the Mac OS Clipboard, the Windows Clipboard, and DOSCLIP. Translation between the clipboards takes place each time you switch between the PC and Macintosh environments. When using these clipboards there are a few things to keep in mind.
m When using DOSCLIP from within certain application programs, it may not be possible to select the text using the mouse. In these cases, either use the keyboard to select your text, or check that the standard DOS mouse driver is not loaded. m When the PC environment is active, all Macintosh programs are put in the background to allow the PC Clipboard to run in the foreground.
If you want to use the TCP protocol in the PC environment, remove MacTCP from the Control Panels folder or select an interface other than Ethernet in the MacTCP control panel. Network performance is improved by adding memory to the DOScompatibility card installed in your computer, as described in Appendix B. For more information, see Appendix E, “Installing Network Management Software.
Using Macintosh peripherals in the PC environment You use the serial ports of your Macintosh just like the serial ports of any PC-compatible computer. The maximum data transfer rate supported by the DOS-compatible hardware when a COM port is mapped to a Macintosh serial port is 19,200 bits per second (bps). If you’re capturing serial output to a Mac OS text file, there is no limit. Using printers For DOS or Windows printing, use the LPT1.DOS or LPT1 serial port.
The Epson emulator works by first translating the DOS text to a similar Macintosh font, then interpreting that text into a series of QuickDraw commands. Some characters in the original DOS character set may not have exact translations to a Macintosh font. The use of a PostScript font is recommended in these cases, because the PostScript standard requires no translation. About color: Color printing is not supported under Epson emulation.
IMPORTANT If you try to print a file using a PostScript printer driver for a non-PostScript printer, and the preferences are set to Epson, your file will not be printed. Instead, the file will be moved to a folder called “Spooler Rejected” in the Mac OS. To print the file, choose the proper printer driver in the PC environment and try again. Note: Data sent to the LPT1 port is automatically routed to the printer selected in the Chooser in the Mac OS.
3 Choose Preferences from the File menu. A dialog box appears. 4 Choose your settings as appropriate. The selection you make for “Interpret non-PostScript as” must match the type of printer you have specified in the PC environment. If the settings are mismatched, your printer may produce gibberish. In addition, the PCL option works only if the printer is set up to accept PCL commands. The selection you make for “When emulating an Epson printer” determines how much of a page is available for printing.
Using PC peripherals Because of the RS-422 implementation of the Macintosh, the following RS-232 signals are not available to the PC: m Carrier Detect (CD) m Data Set Ready (DSR) m Request to Send (RTS) m Ring Indicator (RI) Applications or serial devices requiring these signals won’t work. While the DOS-compatible Macintosh does not support Carrier Detect (CD), you can set most communications application programs to respond to the CARRIER string sent back by most modems.
Use the instructions in this chapter if you need to change settings for the PC environment. 6 Configuring the PC Environment This chapter covers how to configure the PC environment and change PC options using the PC Setup control panel. Your Macintosh comes with the PC environment already configured and ready to use. Read this chapter only if you want to change the way the PC environment is set up, or if you have reinstalled the DOS-compatibility software and need to reconfigure it.
Choosing settings To choose settings, follow these steps: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. 2 Double-click the PC Setup control panel to open it. 3 When you have specified the settings you want, close the control panel. All settings except RAM take effect as soon as you make them. If you change the RAM setting, you must restart the Macintosh before the change takes effect.
Configuring the PC serial ports Your DOS-compatible Macintosh supports two serial ports, COM1 and COM2. You can map these ports to an unused Macintosh printer port or modem port, to a text file for later processing, or to a setting of None. m To assign a Macintosh serial port to a COM port, make a selection in the COM port’s pop-up menu. When you map a port to a text file, a dialog box appears that you use to specify a name and location for the file.
Setting the monitor The monitor connected to your Macintosh DOS-compatible system displays the environment (Mac OS or PC) you’re working in. Even though you see only one environment at a time, the other environment can still be active in the background. To set the monitor for the PC environment: m Choose a monitor type in the Display pop-up menu. See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a list of supported Macintosh monitors and for VGA and SVGA monitor specifications.
Setting shared memory You can install a 72-pin SIMM (memory module) on the DOS-compatible card in your computer to give the card up to 32 MB of RAM for its exclusive use. When no SIMM is installed, the card uses a portion of the RAM installed in your Macintosh. If your computer came with a SIMM already installed on the DOS-compatible card, you cannot share memory between the Mac OS and the PC environment. The PC uses the memory installed on the DOS-compatible card exclusively.
Changing the amount of conventional memory Many DOS and Windows programs require conventional memory to run. At the same time, many device drivers and TSRs may be loaded into conventional memory. If you find that you do not have enough conventional memory to run some of your DOS or Windows programs, take the following steps. To increase Upper Memory Block (UMB) space to 122K instead of 64K, add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS file: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.
Choosing shared folders or volumes You can set up a Mac OS folder, Macintosh hard disk, shared disk, or CD-ROM disc on a network to act as a PC drive. Sharing a folder on your Macintosh hard disk is a convenient way to transfer files between the Mac OS and the PC environment, especially if you are dealing with many files, or large files. You can share entire disks, or volumes.
Using shared folders Because two operating systems have access to each shared folder, there may be a noticeable slowdown in performance when using these folders for highspeed PC applications such as multimedia programs, or during large file transfers between them. For optimum performance, place PC application programs and their files in the C or D drive rather than in a shared folder. The performance of Macintosh programs is unaffected by placing them in shared folders.
Turning on PC sounds To have Sound Blaster and other PC sounds played through the Macintosh speaker or through headphones, you need to make settings in both the PC Setup control panel and in the Sound control panel. Choosing a setting in the Sound pop-up menu The Sound pop-up menu in the PC Setup control panel gives you three choices: m To hear PC sounds in both the PC environment and the Mac OS, choose Enabled. m To hear PC sounds only when you’re in the PC environment, choose Auto Enabled.
Configuring drives C and D You use the C: and D: pop-up menus to create or select PC drives. Drive C is required; drive D is optional. You can use a PC-formatted SCSI hard drive attached to your Macintosh, or you can create a drive container—a virtual PC drive—on any Macintosh hard drive. You can even use a drive container created by SoftPC or SoftWindows. To use a PC-formatted SCSI drive as a startup (boot) drive, format the drive to be bootable by using the FORMAT C: /S command.
m To use a PC drive or partition, choose Drive Partition from the C: or D: pop-up menu. A dialog box appears with a list of available partitions. If you use a PC drive or partition and you have a utility that mounts these devices on the Macintosh, unmount the drive or partition before starting the PC by dragging its icon to the Trash. WARNING If you don’t unmount the drive or partition, you may lose data because both the Macintosh and the PC may write to the device at the same time.
Changing the size of the drive container You may find, after installing software in a drive container, that the container is too small or too large for your needs. You cannot change the size of an existing drive container, but you can create a new one in the appropriate size and move the software to it. You can also create an additional drive container to supplement the existing one.
4 Open the container’s Get Info window and note the container’s size. To open the container’s Get Info window, select the container’s icon and choose Get Info from the File menu. 5 Close the Get Info window by clicking its close box. 6 Switch to the PC environment. 7 At the DOS C: prompt, type DIR. Note how much space is available. 8 Subtract the amount of available space on the drive from the container size. The number you get is the current size you need for storage.
Creating the new container Now that you know what size the container should be, you’re ready to create it. 1 Follow the instructions under “Configuring Drives C and D” earlier in this chapter to create a new container for drive D. You may need to remove some files from your hard disk to free enough space for the new container. 2 Click Restart PC at the bottom of the PC Setup control panel. 3 Click Switch to PC.
4 In the PC Setup control panel, choose None from the D: pop-up menu. Doing so deallocates drive D. 5 Choose Other Drive File from the C: pop-up menu and select the container you just created. Your new container is now associated with drive C. 6 Click Restart PC at the bottom of the PC Setup control panel. 7 Click Switch to PC. 8 At the DOS prompt, type DIR. You should see a list of all the files you copied.
Understanding the status line The status line at the bottom of the control panel gives you messages about the status of the PC hardware and software. Messages can include any of the following: m DOS-compatibility card not present Your computer’s system software did not recognize the DOS-compatible card installed in your computer. Reinstall the PC software according to the directions in Chapter 8.
Consult this chapter if you experience problems using the Mac OS. 7 Troubleshooting in the Macintosh Environment When you have questions If you want to know how to do a particular task in the Mac OS, refer to Macintosh Guide in the Guide (h) menu. For instructions on using Macintosh Guide, see Chapter 2 of this manual. If you have problems working in the PC environment on your Macintosh, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting in the PC Environment.” If you have questions about using DOS, see your DOS manual.
Take your time When you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately. The message stays on the screen until you click the OK button or turn off the Macintosh. To help diagnose and correct the problem, gather as much information on the situation as you can before starting over. m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred. Write down the message on the screen and its ID number (if any).
Start over Often you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memory and starting over. If you can, save any open documents before restarting the Macintosh. If your system is frozen and does not respond to anything you do, or if you have a “bomb” message on the screen, saving may not be possible. You can try pressing x-Option-Esc to quit the program in use when the problem occurred; if this works, you can then save the documents open in other programs before restarting.
Rebuild your desktop regularly A process known as “rebuilding the desktop” helps your Macintosh keep track of data on your startup disks. Although you usually use the hard disk in your computer as a startup disk, you can also start up from any other disk that has system software installed. It’s a good idea to rebuild the desktop of your startup disks once a month or so. To rebuild the desktop of a startup disk, follow these steps: 1 Hold down the Option and x keys while you start up your computer.
m The monitor is plugged into the wrong port on the computer. Make sure the monitor is plugged into the monitor port (marked with the ™ icon) on the upper-right corner of the computer’s back panel. If the monitor is plugged into another port, it will not work. If you are displaying video from your computer on a television screen, it is normal for your computer monitor to be dark. The computer won’t start up. m The game controller is plugged into the wrong port.
m System software is not installed on the startup hard disk, the system software is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly. Start up your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.
A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up. This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problem with the system software or the computer hardware. Eject any floppy disks by turning off the computer and then holding down the mouse button while you turn the computer on again. Try starting up with the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
m If the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) Then follow the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage.
If you are trying to use a DOS disk in the Macintosh environment, consider the following: m The disk may have been formatted incorrectly on a DOS computer (or in the PC environment on your Macintosh). On DOS computers it’s possible to format a standard double-sided disk in a high-density (1440K) format, and vice versa. Disks formatted in this way cannot be read by a Macintosh computer.
m If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions. A dialog box with a bomb appears. Your system has a software problem. m Write down what you were doing when the message appeared, the text of the message, and the message number, if there is one. m Restart your Macintosh. (See “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.
The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse. One of the following situations is probably the cause: m Your system has a software problem. Press x-Option-Esc to quit the application program in use when the problem occurred. If this works, you can save the documents open in other programs before restarting. Restart your Macintosh. See “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.
Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen. One of the following is probably the cause: m Your system has a software problem. Restart your Macintosh. For instructions, see “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter. Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the problem occurred. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software.
You can’t start an application program or it quits unexpectedly. Or, when you try to open a program, you see a message that not enough memory is available. One of the following is probably the cause: m The Macintosh ran out of memory. Quit the programs that you have open and then open the program you want to use, or restart your Macintosh. Use the Memory control panel to turn on virtual memory.
You see a message that an application program can’t be found. The following dialog box appears if you try to open a document that was created with software that is not on your hard disk. Normally, you see this message if you try to open a document that came from another Macintosh with software that is different from yours. m The Macintosh Easy Open control panel is not installed. This is a control panel that you can use to open documents when you don’t have the program that created them.
m If the document is from a DOS computer and you want to open it in the Macintosh environment, use the PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh program will open the document. For information about working with DOS documents in the Mac OS, see the “Using DOS Files & Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. You experience problems using a DOS document.
The Mac OS is running out of memory even though I’m not running any PC programs. When sharing memory with the PC environment, the Macintosh allocates a portion of its memory to the PC. Because of this, the Mac OS may not be able to load all your system extensions, including the PC Setup control panel. If this problem occurs, try the following: m Add memory to the DOS-compatibility card, as described in Appendix B. m Decrease the shared memory setting.
Initializing a hard disk Before you can use a new disk, the disk must be prepared so that the computer knows where to store information on the disk. This preparation is called initializing (or formatting) the disk. When do you need to initialize a hard disk? The hard disk inside your computer was initialized at the factory, so you shouldn’t need to initialize it.
If a blinking question mark appears, or if the computer starts up from your hard disk: You did not insert the CD-ROM disc quickly enough for the computer to recognize it as a startup disk. Follow these steps: 1 Shut down your computer. The CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Turn the computer on. 3 Immediately press and hold down the C key on the keyboard. Continue to hold down the key until you see the “Welcome to Macintosh” message.
Reinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk You initialize the internal hard disk using a program called Internal HD Format, which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer. If your computer came with a CD-ROM drive and you didn’t receive floppy disks, you can find Internal HD Format on the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. 1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
Initializing an external SCSI hard disk You initialize an Apple external SCSI hard disk using a program called Apple HD SC Setup, which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer. If your computer came with a CD-ROM drive and you didn’t receive floppy disks, you can find Apple HD SC Setup on the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. 1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk. Click here to initialize the disk. 6 If a message appears asking you to name the disk, type a name and then click OK. 7 Click Quit when you see a message reporting that initialization was successful. If a message reports that initialization failed, try again. If initialization fails a second time, take the disk to your Apple-authorized service provider for repair. Repairing a damaged disk Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling.
m Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer. Each device must have a unique ID number (the computer itself has the ID number 7). Also check that the chain of devices is terminated properly. For information on setting SCSI ID numbers and terminating a SCSI chain, see the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment. m Test the disk following the instructions that come next.
Testing an external SCSI hard disk You can test an external Apple SCSI hard disk with the Apple HD SC Setup program, which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer. If your computer has a built-in CD-ROM drive, and you didn’t receive floppy disks, you can find the Apple HD SC Setup program on the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. 1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
If the test reveals a problem, you may be able to correct it by using Disk First Aid or another disk repair program (see the instructions in the next section), or you may need to reinitialize the disk (see “Initializing a Hard Disk” earlier in this chapter). Consult an Apple-authorized service provider for assistance, if necessary.
4 Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk. You can’t repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the Disk First Aid program, but you can test these disks by clicking Verify. If the program reveals a problem with either of these disks, start up the computer from another disk so that you can repair the damaged disk. If you want to test and repair another disk, click its icon and then click Repair. 5 When testing and repair are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.
Installing or reinstalling Mac OS system software System software is the set of programs and other files that the Mac OS uses to start itself up, keep track of your files, and run the application programs you use. System software is kept in the folder called the System Folder. When you turn on your computer, it looks for a startup disk, which is a disk that contains the system software.
If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing System Software,” to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk. Installing system software Follow the steps in this section to do what is commonly called a “normal” installation of system software. If you’re installing system software on a hard disk for the first time, make sure that your hard disk has been initialized, a process that prepares the disk to store information.
5 Start up your computer from the Install Disk 1 disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” or “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” earlier in this chapter. The Installer’s Welcome screen appears. You may have to double-click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program. 6 Click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears.
10 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Restart. If a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again. (Follow the instructions on the screen.) If, after reinstalling system software by doing a normal installation, you still experience problems with your computer, follow the steps in the next section for doing a “clean” installation of system software.
Testing your hard disk To prepare your hard disk for a clean installation, follow these steps: 1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” or “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” earlier in this chapter. 2 Find and open the Disk First Aid icon. You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid.
4 When you see a message that the update (preparation for reinstalling system software) was successful, click Quit. The external SCSI hard disk is now prepared for reinstalling system software, and you can proceed with the installation. Installing new system software 1 Insert the Install Disk 1 disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the CD-ROM disc that contains system software into the CD-ROM drive. The Installer’s Welcome screen appears.
4 Hold down Shift–x–K to start the clean installation. The following dialog box appears. 5 Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears. The Install button has changed to Clean Install, and the contents of your old System Folder have been moved to a new folder named Previous System Folder. 6 Click Clean Install. Click here to install the software you need. 7 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Replacing special software 1 Copy any special software items from the Previous System Folder back to your System Folder one item at a time, restarting the computer after copying each item. Special software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions, or custom utilities that you may have added to your System Folder. IMPORTANT Be very careful not to replace (copy over) any of the files in the System Folder with files from the Previous System Folder.
2 Click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears. 3 Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu. The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components. 4 110 Chapter 7 Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox next to each component you want to install.
To get additional information about a component, click the box with the letter i in it to the right of the component. 5 Click Install. 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 7 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Quit. If a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again. (Follow the instructions on the screen.) 8 Restart your Macintosh. The system software is installed and your computer is ready to use.
Consult this chapter if you have problems using the PC environment on your Macintosh. 8 Troubleshooting in the PC Environment When you have questions Read this chapter when you have questions about using the PC environment on your Macintosh. If you have questions about using DOS or DOS application programs, see your DOS manual or the manuals that came with your programs.
When I try to switch to DOS, my screen is blank or has no synchronization. If the monitor has never worked in DOS, it is most likely not able to synchronize properly to the DOS video signal. Refer to the information in the Technical Information booklet on monitor specifications and video modes, and check with your monitor vendor to see if your monitor conforms to these specifications.
When I switch to the PC environment, I see this message: “Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready.” The DOS-compatibility hardware can’t find DOS. Switch to the Mac OS by pressing x-Return, open the PC Setup control panel, and make sure drive C is mapped to a drive container. If not, follow the instructions under “Configuring Drives C and D” in Chapter 6. If drive C is mapped to a drive container, it may not be the drive container that holds DOS.
I switched to the PC environment and I can’t figure out how to switch back to the Mac OS. Press x-Return at any time to switch to the Mac OS. Inserting a PC-format disk in the Mac OS brings up an initialization message. Macintosh PC Exchange may not be installed. Look in the Control Panels folder for a control panel called Macintosh PC Exchange. If you don’t find it, reinstall Macintosh PC Exchange from the floppy disks or CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
The PC Setup icon has a red slash through it at startup. If PC Setup doesn’t have enough memory to allocate to the PC at startup time, it will turn itself off. Check the Memory control panel for disk cache and RAM disk sizes; the disk cache should be set no higher than 128K, and the RAM disk should be off (or have a small amount of memory allocated to it). Restart the Macintosh if you change either of these settings.
The Mac OS is running out of memory even though I’m not running any PC programs. When sharing memory with the PC environment, the Macintosh allocates a portion of its memory to the PC. Because of this, the Mac OS may not be able to load all your system extensions, including the PC Setup control panel. If this problem occurs, try the following: m Add memory to the DOS-compatibility card, as described in Appendix B. m Decrease the shared memory setting.
When I start up certain software in the PC environment, my Apple monitor shows a jumbled image and the display rolls. Some application programs that write directly to the hardware (especially games) may cause the Apple 13", 14", and 16" monitors to lose video synchronization at program startup. Call the software company to see if the software has a switch to force it to make BIOS calls (or if an upgrade is available with this feature). DOS begins to start up but then the screen freezes.
Reinstalling Mac OS software You’ll install several extensions and control panels in your System Folder. 1 Start up your Macintosh while holding down the Shift key. This starts the Macintosh with extensions turned off. 2 Insert the floppy disk named DOS Compatibility Installer Disk (for Mac OS Environment) into the floppy disk drive. If your computer has a built in CD-ROM drive, and you don’t have this floppy disk, insert the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.
Creating a drive container A drive container is a file on a Macintosh hard disk that acts as a hard drive for the PC. You create a drive container using the PC Setup control panel. 1 Open the PC Setup control panel. 2 Choose New Drive File from the C: pop-up menu. A dialog box appears. 3 Choose a location for the drive container. The drive container can be on any hard disk attached to the Macintosh. At least 40 MB of free space is recommended.
It’s best to locate the container at the root level of your hard disk (not in any folders or sub-folders) so that you can locate it easily. 4 Type a name for the drive container. You can type up to 31 characters. Pick a descriptive name such as PC Drive or PC Container so that you can easily identify it. When you finish, press the Tab key to move to the Size field. 5 Type a size (in MB) for the drive container. At least 40 MB is recommended.
Memory installed on the DOS-compatibility card in your computer is for the exclusive use of the PC environment, and provides a marked increase in performance of PC applications. If no memory module is installed, you need to assign RAM to the PC. 1 Choose a memory size from the RAM pop-up menu in the PC Setup control panel. If you’re installing DOS only, choose a minimum of 2 MB. If you intend to install Windows, choose a minimum of 4 MB.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If you are using floppy disks, press x-E to eject a disk when necessary. Note: The MS-DOS installation disks do not include a DOS mouse driver. A mouse driver for Windows is automatically installed, however, if you install Microsoft Windows. Mouse drivers for DOS are widely available from thirdparty sources. 5 When DOS installation is complete, you may want to install Windows.
Installing additional PC software Your DOS-compatible computer comes with additional software utilities that you may want to install. The following table describes the function of each program. For more information on using these programs, see Chapter 5, “Operating in the PC Environment.” Program name Function DOSCLIP Lets you copy and paste between DOS and Mac OS. WINCLIP Lets you copy and paste between Windows and Mac OS. MACSHARE Lets you share Mac OS volumes and folders with the PC environment.
Replacing the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files Your DOS-compatible PC software includes alternate versions of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files that let you select from a variety of DOS memory-management options. Each time you start DOS, you will see a menu that asks if you want to optimize memory for just DOS, for a DOS program that requires maximum conventional memory, for a DOS program that requires maximum expanded memory, or if you want to start Windows immediately.
If you do not intend to use software that requires expanded memory (EMS), make the following change: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS RAM=D000-EFFF If you intend to use software that does use expanded memory, or you’re unsure what you may need in the future, make the following change: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM=D000-EFFF FRAME=D000 Depending on how you have reconfigured the file, your CONFIG.SYS file should look something like this: DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.
Bypassing the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files at startup To bypass the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files during the startup process, press and hold the F5 key (x-5 on non-extended keyboards) after the memory testing is complete. Reinstalling Sound Blaster software To install Sound Blaster software, follow these steps: 1 Insert the Sound Blaster Software Installation disk in the floppy disk drive while the PC is in the foreground. 2 From DOS, type A:INSTALL and press Return.
Read this appendix for important health and safety instructions, as well as tips on keeping your computer in good working order. Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions in this chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others.
Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles. To make working with your computer more comfortable, allow enough space in your work area so that you can change position frequently and maintain a relaxed posture.
Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fatigue is annoying, there’s no evidence that it leads to permanent damage.
You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface. m Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard.
Avoiding fatigue m Change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feel tired. Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fatigue. m Use a light touch when typing or using a mouse and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. m Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist.
Safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Handling your computer equipment Follow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components: m When setting up your computer, place components on a sturdy, flat surface, and carefully follow all setup instructions. m When connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the cable by its connector (the plug, not the cord). m Turn off your computer and all its components before connecting or disconnecting any cables to add or remove any component.
Handling the monitor Follow these procedures for handling a monitor: m Turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for extended periods. If the brightness is not turned down, the image on the screen could “burn in” and damage the screen. You can also use a “screen saver” program, which dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer has been idle for a specified period of time. These programs are available from independent suppliers and user groups.
Handling floppy disks Store disks at temperatures between 50° F and 125° F. Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. Keep disks dry. 125° F (52° C) 50° F (10° C) Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter. Keep disks away from magnets. Avoid exposing disks to extremely hot temperatures.
If you can’t eject a floppy disk If you can’t eject a floppy disk in the usual way, try the following in order: m Hold down the x and Shift keys and press the number 1 key on your keyboard to eject a disk in the internal disk drive. m Turn off the computer. If the disk isn’t ejected, then hold down the button on your mouse or other pointing device while you turn the computer on again.
Cleaning your equipment Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. m Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Cleaning the computer case To clean the case, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer completely and then disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.
2 Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwise to disengage it. If you have an older mouse, you may need to press the plastic ring (rather than turn it) to disengage it. If the mouse is locked, see the next section, “Locking and Unlocking the Mouse,” for instructions on how to unlock it. 3 Turn the mouse right-side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your other hand.
8 Put the ball and the ring back in place. Your mouse should roll smoothly across your mouse pad or desk. If it doesn’t, repeat these instructions carefully. Locking and unlocking the mouse If you have a newer mouse, you can lock it so the ball can’t be removed. A locking mouse has a small hole on the plastic ring. To lock the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring. Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole.
To unlock the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring. Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole. (The hole may be located here on your mouse.) 2 Press down on the paper clip while you turn the ring counterclockwise. Turn the ring a very short distance. When the recessed area on the ring is lined up with the recessed area surrounding the ring, the mouse is unlocked.
Read this appendix for instructions on installing an expansion card in your computer or memory for the PC environment. Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card or Memory for the PC Environment Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that can be installed in your computer to give it special capabilities, such as enhanced video capabilities, networking and communications, and additional processing power.
If your computer does not already have a SIMM installed on the DOS-compatibility card, you can add a SIMM that provides up to 32 MB (megabytes) of RAM for the exclusive use of your PC. The SIMM that your card uses is the same type of SIMM that your computer uses. Follow the instructions in this appendix to install a SIMM. WARNING To avoid damage to your computer, Apple recommends that only an Apple-certified technician install additional RAM.
m an LC-compatible 68030 processor-direct slot (PDS). The DOS-compatibility card is already installed in this slot; you cannot add another card to it. Video-in slot Communication slot Vertical plate LC-compatible PDS slot (with DOS-compatibility card installed) Note: The process you use to install a TV tuner card is different from the one described in this appendix. See the documentation that came with that card for instructions.
Opening the computer 1 Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu. You can also press the Power key on the keyboard. 2 Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer. Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
5 If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer, remove them with a Phillips screwdriver. If there are security screws, remove both screws from the vertical plate. 6 Unplug the power cord from your computer. 7 Swing the handle out from its storage position. Then grasp the handle and gently but firmly pull it toward you. The vertical plate and the logic board to which it’s attached slide all the way out of the computer.
Installing a communication card 1 If your communication card has ports for connecting equipment, remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate. Push the two plastic tabs apart and pull off the metal retainer so the access cover can come off. Metal retainer Vertical plate Communication slot 2 Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching any connectors on the card.
4 Align the card over the communication slot. Vertical plate Communication port access hole 5 Communication slot Press down on the card until the connector is solidly in place. Don’t force the card. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again. To see if the card is properly connected, lift it gently. If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected.
Removing a SIMM If your computer has a SIMM already installed on the DOS-compatibility card, follow these steps to remove it. 1 Push the metal clips at either end of the SIMM away from the SIMM. Use your fingernails. To release the SIMM, move the metal clip on each side away from the SIMM. Rotate the SIMM away from its vertical position to disengage it from the SIMM slot. SIMM slot 2 150 Appendix B Rotate the SIMM until it is at a slight angle.
3 Gently pull the SIMM from its slot. Hold the SIMM only by its edges. Don’t touch the connectors along the bottom edge. Pull the SIMM from the SIMM slot. (It comes out at a slight angle.) Handle the SIMM by the sides only, so that you don’t touch the connectors along the bottom edge.
Installing a SIMM 1 Remove the SIMM from its static-proof bag. Handle the SIMM by its edges. Avoid touching the connectors. 2 Insert the SIMM into the SIMM slot on the DOS-compatibility card assembly, as shown in the illustration. (Your SIMM may have components on one side or on both sides, as shown.) Insert the SIMM into the SIMM slot. (Insert the SIMM at a slight angle.) The SIMM fits into the slot only one way. Make sure the notch on the SIMM is on this side.
3 Rotate the SIMM gently to the back until you feel it snap into place. Rotate the SIMM back until it snaps into place. The plastic pin on the SIMM slot should engage the hole in the SIMM. Be sure that the metal clips snap into place.
Closing the computer 1 Slip the base of the logic board into the guide rails inside the computer case and swing the handle back into its storage position. Make sure the logic board slides into the guides that are on both sides of the computer’s interior. Swing the handle up, into its storage position. 2 Press the reset button on the logic board, and then slide the logic board back into the computer.
3 If you removed security screws earlier, reinsert them now. Insert security screws here. 4 Slip the three hooks at the base of the back panel into the grooves in the computer case. Slip the three hooks on the back panel into the grooves in the computer case. 5 Swing the back panel up and snap it into place. Snap the plastic back panel into place.
6 Plug the cables back into the computer. 7 Reconnect the power cord. Your computer is now ready to turn on and use. WARNING Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous, and can damage your computer.
Read this appendix to learn how to use the special keys on your keyboard. Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriter keyboards don’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the computer without using the mouse. For example, in many application programs, pressing the x (Command) key at the same time as the Q key is often an alternative method of quitting a program.
Special keys on Apple keyboards (continued) Control key control Delete key Use to delete selected material, or the character to the left of the insertion point. delete Enter key enter Escape key esc Function keys F1 Option key Numeric keys alt option num lock clear = / 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 * Use to produce numbers and mathematical symbols; some programs use these keys as function keys to initiate actions. Use to produce capital letters (or the upper character on the key).
Follow the instructions in this chapter if you have problems opening some documents. Appendix D Using Macintosh Easy Open You use Macintosh Easy Open software to open a document when you don’t have the application that created it. When you choose Open from an application’s File menu with Macintosh Easy Open installed, you may see more documents than you did before. You’ll also see additional information when you use a list view of the files in a folder (including DOS, Windows, and ProDOS documents).
With Macintosh Easy Open installed, you see a list of programs that can open the document. m Double-click any application in the dialog box to open the document. If you don’t like the results you see when the document opens, quit the application and try again using a different choice from the list. If Macintosh Easy Open can’t find any application to open your document, you see this dialog box: Note: Macintosh Easy Open lists only the programs that will produce the best results.
Using the Macintosh Easy Open control panel You use the Macintosh Easy Open control panel to set preferences when you’ve installed additional translators available from your software retailer. Such translators give you more choices for opening documents. On/Off If you turn off Macintosh Easy Open, it won’t try to find applications to open your documents. You’ll still see extra information in list views.
Appendix E Installing Network Management Software In this chapter The DOS-compatibility card inside your computer supports network drivers that conform to Novell's Open Data-Link Interface (ODI). This appendix contains instructions for installing such network management software.
Before you start, be sure you have the appropriate floppy disks for the version of NetWare you wish to install. In addition, you need to know the Ethernet frame type in use on your network segment. You must choose the appropriate frame type in Step 11 below. If you are not certain which one to select, ask your network administrator before you begin the installation. 1 Insert the Novell NetWare Client for DOS WSDOS_1 disk into the disk drive.
11 In the dialog box for selecting a frame type, press Return. 12 Use the arrow keys to choose the appropriate frame type for the Novell server you will be using. 13 Press Return. Then press Esc to continue. 14 Press Return to copy the MACODI.COM driver to the NetWare subdirectory. 15 Following the instructions on the screen, insert the NetWare Client for DOS WSDOS_1 disk again.
Conserving memory During NetWare client installation you add the line CALL C:\NWCLIENT\STARTNET.BAT to the beginning of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This command then loads four programs into DOS memory—LSL.COM, MACODI.COM, IPXODI.COM, and VLM.EXE (in this order). To conserve memory in the lower DOS region, you may wish to edit the STARTNET.BAT file (installed with your NetWare software) to load those four programs with the LOADHIGH (LH) command.
Installing Novell’s LAN Workplace for DOS TCP/IP software IMPORTANT You must not have MacTCP installed when you run DOS TCP/IP software; the two will conflict with one another. You can use the IPX and TCP protocols at the same time in either the PC environment or the Mac OS, or you can use one protocol in the PC environment and the other protocol in the Mac OS. However, you cannot use the same protocol in both environments at the same time.
m If you are on a network with a subnet mask, you need the IP address for that mask, for example: 255.0.0.0 for client Class A IP addresses (those between 0.0.0.1 to 127.255.255.254] 255.255.0.0 for client Class B IP addresses (those between 128.0.0.1 and 191.255.255.254] 255.255.255.0 for client Class C IP addresses (those between 192.0.0.1 and 223.255.255.254] m If you will connect to a TCP/IP host through a router, you need to know the IP address for that router.
Installing NetManage’s Chameleon TCP/IP software IMPORTANT You must not have MacTCP installed when you run DOS TCP/IP software; the two will conflict with one another. You can use the IPX and TCP protocols at the same time in either the PC environment or the Mac OS, or you can use one protocol in the PC environment and the other protocol in the Mac OS. However, you cannot use the same protocol in both environments at the same time.
To install Chameleon from Windows: 1 In the Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu. 2 Type A:\SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts. Near the end of the installation, you will be asked to respond to a series of dialog boxes. Respond as follows: ADD INTERFACE Click OK. INTERNET ADDRESS Enter the address provided by your network administrator or service provider. SUBNET MASK Click OK. The software will supply the correct mask. HOST NAME Select a name for your client machine.
10 Modify the NET.CFG file. A sample modified file is shown below. Note the addition of the Protocol statements in the Link Driver section and the addition of the Protocol TCP/IP section. The frame types and IP addresses used in your environment may be different from this example. Link Driver MACODI Protocol IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2 Frame ETHERNET_802.2 Frame Ethernet_II ; Frame Ethernet_802.
Restarting Windows 1 Restart the PC. 2 Start Windows. You see the Chameleon group window. Testing the installation If you will be using a direct connection to a domain name server, you can test the installation by using the Ping application program. 1 Double-click the Custom icon in the Chameleon group to open it. 2 Double-click the Ping icon. 3 Click Start. 4 Enter the name for a domain name server. You should get a response back within a few seconds.
Installing Windows for Workgroups To support networking with your DOS-compatibility hardware, you need to install software that supports ODI (Open Data-Link Interface) drivers. Follow these steps: 1 Install Windows for Workgroups 3.1.1, electing to not install the networking software. 2 Follow the instructions in “Installing NetWare Client Software,” earlier in this appendix. 3 Follow the instructions in “Installing NetManage’s Chameleon TCP/IP Software,” earlier in this appendix.
If your PC is using a VGA driver, and your Air Series software is version 3.0, you need to make the following change. (These instructions assume that you have Windows installed in the C:\WINDOWS directory. If Windows is elsewhere, type the actual Windows location.) 1 Make sure the Air Series Setup disk is not read-only. 2 Place the disk in drive A. 3 Type the following at the DOS prompt: A: COPY SETUP.BMP SETUP.OLD COPY C:\WINDOWS\RIVETS.BMP A:SETUP.
To install Air Series from Windows: 1 In the Program Manager, open the File menu and choose Run. 2 Type A:\SETUP. Follow the instructions you see on the screen. 3 When the installation asks you to select the Ethernet card manufacturer and type, choose anything. Note the name of the adapter you select (for example, 3Com is 3C5x9). The Apple driver is not on the list, so you will need to edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file after completing the installation.
7 Restart the PC. 8 Log into the network and start Windows. You should now see the Air Series group window. Testing the installation To test the installation: 1 Double-click the Air Telnet icon to open it. An Open Telnet Session dialog box appears. 2 Double-click the name of your domain name server. You see a VT100 window with a login prompt.
Installing Mosaic IMPORTANT You must not have MacTCP installed when you run DOS TCP/IP software; the two will conflict with one another. You can use the IPX and TCP protocols at the same time in either the PC environment or the Mac OS, or you can use one protocol in the PC environment and the other protocol in the Mac OS. However, you cannot use the same protocol in both environments at the same time.
7 Fill in the Program Item Properties dialog box as follows: Description: Mosaic Command Line: C:\MOSAIC\MOSAIC.EXE Working Directory: C:\MOSAIC 8 Click OK. A Mosaic icon appears in the Win32 Applications Group window. 9 Copy the C:\MOSAIC\MOSAIC.INI directory to the C:\WINDOWS\ directory. You are now ready to use Mosaic.
Index A active program, identifying 13, 37 ADB.
arrow keys 157 arrow pointer. See pointer audio compact discs, playing 33 Audio In port on external speakers 32 AUTOEXEC.
x-Control-Power key, to restart the computer (Mac OS) 79 x-E, to eject a disk in PC environment 41, 44 x key 157 x-Option-Esc, to quit an application program (Mac OS) 79, 85, 87 x-Option, restarting the computer to rebuild the desktop 80, 84, 90 x-Return, to switch back to Mac OS 40, 41, 116 x-Y, to eject a CD-ROM disc in PC environment 41, 45 communication card access cover 30, 148 installing 143–149, 154–156 communication slot on logic board 144, 145, 148, 149 COM port, mapped to Macintosh serial port 55,
D damaged disks, repairing 82, 84, 97–101 dampness, protecting the computer from 134, 135 data transfer rate for COM port mapped to Macintosh serial port 55, 63 date and time, setting (PC environment) 64 DB-9/DB-25 connectors (PC environment), signals present on 59 Delete key 158 desk accessories, working with several at a time 37 desktop, rebuilding 80, 84 dialog boxes Custom Install 110 dialog box with a bomb appears on screen 86 Easy Install 104, 107, 108 Disk First Aid program 100–101, 103, 106 disks.
E Easy Install dialog box 104, 107, 108 ejecting disks can’t eject a disk 138 while in Mac OS 137 while in PC environment 41, 44, 45, 116, 137 electromagnetic emissions, health effects of exposure to 133 EMM386 memory management DOS utility 43, 117 Empty Trash command (Special menu) 13, 75 Enter key 158 Epson emulation, PC environment print output and 55–56, 57 error messages 77–79.
G game applications, SIMMs and 54 game controller, connecting 33, 81 graphics DOSCLIP and 52 printing in PC environment 56 grounding plug 2, 135 Guide menu.
interference with radio and television reception vii, 136 internal drives, installing 34 Internal HD Format program 95, 98 IPX networking protocol, compatibility issues 53–54, 167, 169, 173, 177 J joystick, connecting 33 joystick port 30, 33, 81 K keyboard.
Macintosh peripherals, using in PC environment 55–58 Macintosh Shortcuts window 27–28 Macintosh system, illustration 29 Macintosh Tutorial 12–13 MacIPX, Control Panels folder 53 MACODI DOS utility 125 Mac OS. See Macintosh environment MacShare program 47–48, 67, 125 MacTCP, compatibility issues with DOS TCP/IP software 54, 167, 169, 173, 177 MEMMAKER DOS utility, compatibility issues with 127, 166 memory.
N NetManage Chameleon TCP/IP software, installing 169–172 NetWare client software, installing 163–166 network management software and protocols 53–54, 163–178 networks, backing up files on (Mac OS) 38 Novell LAN Workplace for DOS TCP/IP software, installing 167–168 Novell NetWare Client for DOS WSDOS 1 disk 164, 165 Novell NetWare Client for MS Windows WSWIN 1 disk 165 Novell network, PCL printing of text and graphics (PC environment) 56 Novell Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) DOS compatibility with 53, 163 W
PC Exchange control panel 70, 91, 116 PCL (Hewlett-Packard page control language) 55, 58 PC peripherals, using 59 PC Print Spooler, setting preferences in 56, 57–58, 118 PC Setup control panel changing RAM setting 62 choosing settings 61–62 configuring the PC serial ports 63 creating and using drive containers 70–71, 72–74, 114–115, 121–122 mapping drive letters when using NetWare client software 166 memory management, troubleshooting 117, 118 setting shared memory 65, 92, 123 setting the monitor for PC env
RAM pop-up menu, PC Setup control panel 65, 122, 123 rebuilding the desktop 80, 84 reinitializing the internal hard disk 95 reinstalling.
Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMs).
Trash emptying 13, 75 icon 13 troubleshooting in Mac OS.
shared memory problems 114 Sound Blaster support 69 strange text characters when using shared folders 68 switching environments 114, 115–116, 117, 118 using a PC-format disk in Mac OS 116 turning off the computer 14, 134, 135 PC environment 41 sounds 69 system extensions 84, 85, 86 turning on.
