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Modem 11 Networking 11 Virtual memory 10 SCSI devices 10 Hard disks 10 Power conservation 9 Battery recharging 9 Your preferences 9 Working with the PowerBook Duo System 9 Trouble? 8 Turning on the PowerBook Duo System 8 Trouble? 7 Installing the card 23 Getting ready 23 Installing a NuBus card 23 Selecting a network connection 22 Installing networking system software 20 Checking your networking software 19 Connecting the Duo Dock directly to your printer 18 Connecting the Duo Dock to the
iv 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.
This guide explains how to set up a Duo Dock or Duo Dock II and connect other components to it to create a PowerBook Duo System. Although the illustrations in this guide show the Duo Dock II, all explanations and instructions are correct for the Duo Dock, Duo Dock II, and Duo Docks that have been upgraded to a Duo Dock II (except where specifically noted). In this guide the term Duo Dock is used to refer to the three configurations of Duo Dock, Duo Dock II, and an upgraded Duo Dock.
2 m how to install a NuBus card in the Duo Dock m how to use it with the PowerBook Duo m how to set it up m the features of the Duo Dock The following sections include information about The drawing shows one of many possible PowerBook Duo Systems. The Duo Dock can accommodate any Macintoshcompatible monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, scanner, or other device.
m an automatic insert/eject feature to ensure reliable docking m 1MB VRAM for 16-bit color on Apple 13" and 16" RGB monitors, and 8-bit grayscale on the Apple 15" portrait monitor. The Duo Dock requires a 512K VRAM SIMM expansion card for 16-bit color.
4 2. Plug one end of the dock’s power cord into the power receptacle (≤) on the back of the dock, and the other end into an electrical outlet or power strip. S Important: Don’t attempt to use the dock on its side, or in any position other than those pictured. Don’t block the ventilation slots on the sides or bottom of the dock. S While you set up, you’ll need access to the connectors on the back panel. 1. Place the dock on a hard, flat surface.
Monitor card connector (if card is installed) Monitor port 5 continues . You can chain devices together if you have more than one. For example, you can connect a keyboard to the ADB port, and then connect a mouse to the keyboard. 4. Connect your mouse, keyboard, or other input device to the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port.
6 If you are connecting a SCSI device, you’ll need an HDI-30 SCSI System Cable to attach it to the dock. See the section on using SCSI devices in this chapter for complete information about connecting such equipment to your PowerBook Duo System. Follow the instructions that came with the equipment. 5. Now connect any other equipment you have, such as an external hard disk drive or printer. Once you have connected all your equipment, the Duo Dock is ready to use.
Don’t force the PowerBook into the dock. When the PowerBook is in most of the way, the dock pulls it in the rest of the way. 5. Hold the PowerBook with its latch toward you, and slide it into the Duo Dock as shown. 4. If the elevation feet are down, flip them up. 3. Open the door that covers the docking connector on the back panel of the PowerBook. 2. Close the display. 1. Shut down the PowerBook Duo by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.
8 Once the PowerBook is on, you have access to all equipment connected to the Duo Dock. To turn on the docked PowerBook, press the Power On key on your external keyboard. On Apple keyboards, the key is marked with a triangle pointing left. Turning on the PowerBook Duo System Make sure the monitor’s power cord is plugged in and make sure that its power switch is on. Then adjust the brightness and contrast controls as necessary. Make sure the monitor cable is plugged in correctly.
The PowerBook Duo can also remember certain selections that apply only when you are docked (such as an Ethernet network setting). Each time you dock, these settings take effect again without any action on your part. The PowerBook Duo uses your preferences—including desktop pattern, window views, and so forth—when you dock it. This means that your PowerBook will be customized the way you like it no matter where you work.
10 v Startup disk surprise? If you select the hard disk in the Duo Dock as your startup disk, your PowerBook Duo will also start up from the internal hard disk of any other Duo Dock you use. (This is because all Duo Dock internal hard disks have the SCSI ID number 1.) v If you start up from the Duo Dock’s hard disk, the preferences selected on that disk override those selected on your PowerBook Duo.
If your PowerBook has an internal modem, select the Internal Modem in the PowerBook control panel before opening your telecommunications program. If you want to use an external modem with your PowerBook Duo System, connect the modem cable to the Duo Dock port marked with this icon: W Modem For more information about setting up and using your dock with an Ethernet network, see “Using your Duo Dock on an EtherTalk Network” later in this guide.
12 Locked Unlocked To lock or unlock the dock, turn the key as shown in the illustration. You can lock the PowerBook inside the dock when the PowerBook is on or off. You can lock the dock when the PowerBook is inside or outside the dock. The Duo Dock has a key-operated mechanical lock to prevent theft of a docked PowerBook Duo. You can also lock PowerBooks out of the dock—for example, to protect information on the dock’s hard disk or to limit access to a network.
Eject button The dock ejects the PowerBook far enough so you can pull it out. 3. Press the eject button. Turn the key to the vertical (unlocked) position. 2. Unlock the dock (if it is locked). If a system problem prevents you from using the menu, you can shut down by pressing the power button on the back of the dock (but you’ll lose work you haven’t saved). 1. Shut down the PowerBook Duo by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.
14 Manual eject hole There may be no power to the dock. To eject the PowerBook manually, insert the dock’s key, a small screwdriver, or a similar object into the square hole on the side of the dock and press firmly. The dock is released, and you can gently pull the PowerBook from the slot. The dock may be locked. Unlock it by turning the key to the vertical (unlocked) position, and press the eject button again. m The dock doesn’t eject the PowerBook.
m connect the dock to the Ethernet network m check that you have the Ethernet software installed on your PowerBook Duo, and install the software, if you do not. See “Checking Your Networking Software” later in this book m update files over the network automatically m designate specific information on your PowerBook as “shared files” that other users can access over the network 15 After setting up your dock, you may need to contact your network administrator for additional information.
16 Before you can use your dock on a network, you must connect it to the Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet adapter and cable to the Ethernet port on the dock. After connecting the dock, you must put the PowerBook Duo in the dock and make sure your PowerBook can communicate with the network. Connecting your Duo Dock to Ethernet Apple Ethernet AUI adapter Apple Ethernet twisted-pair transceiver v Note: The Ethernet illustrations in this chapter show the thin coaxial connector type.
When you connect the Duo Dock between two devices on a network, you’ll need to briefly interrupt communication between network users on both sides of the connection, unless they are linked through some other network route. Be sure to notify users before adding the Duo Dock to the network. Connecting the Duo Dock between two devices on an Ethernet network An EtherTalk network consists of a group of devices, called nodes, linked together by Ethernet cables.
18 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the adapter to the network as shown. The Ethernet port is at the center of the connector panel on the back of the dock. 1. Plug the short cable extending from an Apple Ethernet adapter into the Ethernet port on the dock. Connecting the Duo Dock to the end of a network will not interrupt communication among network users. You do not need to shut down any computers or notify users before adding the dock to the network.
3. Double-click the Network icon to open the Network control panel. 2. Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. 1. Insert the PowerBook Duo into the dock and turn on the PowerBook. To check for networking software: If you have the EtherTalk and networking software already installed on your PowerBook Duo, you can select a network connection and begin using the network.
20 The Installer program opens automatically. 3. Turn on your PowerBook Duo. 2. With the PowerBook turned off, insert the Install Me First disk into the internal floppy disk drive. 1. Insert the PowerBook Duo into the dock. The following instructions describe how to install the networking software you need. If your disks came with your PowerBook, the Installer program is on the disk named Install Me First.
Information about the item you select appears in the box. 6. Click the EtherTalk item to select it. ( You may need to scroll through the list to find EtherTalk.) You see the Customize dialog box. 5. Click Customize. The PowerBook Duo restarts with the new networking software installed. 10. Click Restart in the dialog box that appears when you quit the Installer. 21 If a message reports that installation was not successful, follow the instructions on screen to try installing again. 9.
22 When the Network control panel opens, an EtherTalk icon and icons for any other installed network connection software are displayed. 3. Double-click the Network icon to open the Network control panel. 2. Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. 1. Insert the PowerBook Duo into the dock and turn on the PowerBook. You can switch to a different network connection type at any time.
v If your system is already set up: Turn off, disconnect, and remove all equipment attached to the dock, but do not unplug the power cord that connects the dock to an electrical outlet or power strip. v You need the Duo Dock, a NuBus card, and a flat-blade screwdriver. This Not This 23 continues . 2. When the latches release, tilt the cover upward slightly (to about a 30° angle) and then lift the angled cover straight up to remove it. 1.
24 Power supply case 3. Touch the power supply case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Pinch clip and then pull up. If there is a hard disk drive in your Duo Dock, you may need to move its ribbon cable aside to reach the clip on the power supply cable. 4. Disconnect the power supply cable by pinching its release clip and pulling straight up.
Screws Check the screws to determine whether they are slot or Philips screws and then select the appropriate screwdriver. Turn the screws counterclockwise. The screws don’t come out all the way, so you can’t remove them completely. 5. Loosen the two screws connecting the central part of the dock to the base. (In the rest of these instructions, the central part of the dock is called the subassembly.) 25 continues .
26 Pull the subassembly back and up in a curved motion, being careful not to bend the small metal fingers around the port openings. Metal fingers 7. Lift the subassembly back and up to remove it. Use your thumb to push out the cover plate. 9. Push out the plastic cover plate behind one of the NuBus slots and set the plate aside. Push out either cover plate. Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive (optional) 8. Turn the subassembly over and put it down with the disk drive(s) facing up.
NuBus card guide 10. Remove the plastic NuBus card guide next to the floppy disk drive by pulling it straight out. NuBus cards come in different shapes and sizes. All properly designed cards will fit into the Duo Dock. You may find it easier to install a large card in the upper slot rather than the lower one. v v About NuBus slots and cards: The two NuBus slots in the Duo Dock are stacked vertically. The slots are identical, so you can install your card in either one.
28 Align connectors Don’t press the connectors together yet. 12. Adjust the card so its connector lines up with the connector on the slot. Slot Pin Hole Pin 13. Insert the two pins on the dock bracket into the slot and hole on the card bracket.
15. Repeat steps 10–13 to install a second NuBus card, if you have one; otherwise go to step 15. You can push against the plastic part of the connector, as shown, or against the top of the card. If you push against the top of the card, make sure the connectors stay properly aligned. 14. Press together the connectors on the card and the slot. Your card is now installed. 29 continues . 16. Replace the NuBus card guide by sliding it back into position.
30 Be careful not to bend the small metal fingers around the port openings. Metal fingers 17. Turn over the subassembly and carefully put it back into the base of the dock. 20. Reconnect the power supply cable you disconnected in step 4. The screws are spring-loaded. You’ll need to exert strong downward pressure while you turn them clockwise. 19. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 5. Gap 18. Push the subassembly toward the back of the dock to close the gap (the reverse of step 6).
Align the cover over the base so that the corners align with the back edge of the base. Press down firmly on the rear corners and then press down on the front corners until the latches click. 21. Replace the dock cover. See the information that came with your NuBus card for information about its accompanying software (if any) and use.
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