Power Computing Power 100 User manual

Power 100/120 User
Guide
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and
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Information on these products can be found
in the
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Rev. number 951006

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Contents
Power 100/120 User Guide
Power 100/120 Overview ix
Desktop System Front View ix
Desktop System Rear View x
Tower System Front View xi
Tower System Rear View xii
A word from the Power Computing team xiii
Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License Agreement xv
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Finding a place for the computer and monitor 1
Plugging in the computer 2
Connecting the monitor 4
Connecting the mouse and keyboard 6
Turning the computer on 8
Chapter 2
Getting Started With Mac OS
Running the Basics tutorial 9
Using on-line help 10
Shutting down 11
Chapter 3
Upgrading Your Computer
Removing the cover 13
Installing expansion cards 17
Switching video ports 20
Increasing memory 21
Increasing VRAM 27
Installing internal drives 28

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Chapter 4
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Using SCSI devices 41
Connecting a printer 43
Connecting input devices 44
Connecting a modem or telecom adapter 45
Connecting to a network 45
Using audio equipment 46
Appendix A
Safety and Health Information
Safety instructions 49
Health-related information about computer use 49
Appendix B
Troubleshooting
Restarting the computer 51
Problems and solutions 52
Contacting Technical Support 55
Appendix C
Installing System Software
Starting up 57
Reinstalling system software 58
Appendix D
Technical Information
SpeciÞcations 59
RAM conÞgurations 61
VRAM conÞgurations 62
Power requirements 63
Appendix E
Regulatory Information
FCC statement 65
DOC statement 66
CD-ROM drive 67
Lithium battery warning 67
For use in European countries 67

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Hard Disk ToolKit¥ Personal Edition
User Guide
Hard Disk ToolKit¥Personal Edition End-User
Software License Agreement 71
Hard Disk ToolKit¥Personal Edition 73
Copyright Notice 73
Trademarks 73
Disclaimer of Liability and Warranty 73
Introduction 75
Welcome to Hard Disk ToolKit¥ Personal Edition 75
System Requirements 75
What Is Hard Disk ToolKit¥
Personal Edition ? 75
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥ Personal Edition 79
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥Personal Edition 79
Check your hard disk to double-check the Installation process (optional) 83
Creating an HDT Primer PE Startup diskette 85
Creating a Startup Disk 85
Personalizing your copy of Hard Disk Toolkit¥Personal Edition 87
HDT Primer PE 89
What is HDT Primer PE? 89
The HDT Driver 90
Using HDT Primer PE 91
Launching HDT Primer PE 92
Formatting 94
Initializing 97
Partitioning 99
Testing a Drive 106
Information Capabilities 107
HDT Primer PE Menu Commands 110
Apple Menu 110
File Menu 110
Edit Menu 111
SCSI Bus menu 112
HDT Extension 113
What is HDT Extension? 113
Important information regarding HDT Extension 113
HDT Extension 114

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HDT Prober 115
Using HDT Prober 116
Drive Information 118
Mounting a Drive 118
Device Driver Installed 118
HDT Prober Õpower user Õ keys: 119
HDT Util 121
HDT Util: for System 6 users only 121
The HDT Util menu commands 121
Troubleshooting 125
Common problems by category 125
ToolKit Operation Problems 125
Happy Mac Problems 126
Sad Mac 126
Drive Problems 127
Removable Media 129
File-Oriented Problems 129
System Bomb 130
Turning off Blind transfers 131
Frequently asked questions 132
CD-ROM ToolKit User Guide
Introduction 149
Before You Begin 149
What is CD-ROM? 150
Why CD-ROM ToolKit? 150
Registration 151
Hardware and Software Requirements 151
Removing Old Driver Software 152
QuickStart 154
Basic Installation 154
Personalizing CD-ROM ToolKit 157
Installation and Removal Specifics 158
Installing CD-ROM ToolKit 158
Removing CD-ROM ToolKit 160
Instruction Guide 162
The CD-ROM ToolKit Control Panel 162
Reading Different CD-ROM Formats 170
Photo CD discs 171
Prescanning CDs for Acceleration 173
Playing Audio Discs with CDT Remote 174
Using CDT Remote 175

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Troubleshooting 179
CD-ROM ToolKit Q & A 179
Technical Information and Tips 192
Care of Manual Ejecting CD-ROM Drives 192
CD Recorders 192
All About Multisession Multi-Volume CD-ROMs 193
All about Digital Audio Extraction 196
What is an AIFF Þle? 200
Glossary 205
Bitstream Typeface Library 211
Index 215
Registration Cards 223

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Power 100/120 Overview 0
Desktop System Front View
Here are the key features of the desktop system front panel.
Monitor
Computer
Keyboard Mouse
Floppy
disk
drive
Front panel
power button
ProgrammerÕs
(Interrupt) button
Reset
button
Keyboard
power
key

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Desktop System Rear View
Here are the key components of the desktop system rear panel.
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[Printer port VADB port WModem port NuBus expansion
slots
Power cord
socket
DRAM video
monitor port
(Mac-standard)
Main power
switch
gSCSI port -Sound out port GEthernet portXSound in port
115/230 volt
switch
Optional high-
performance
video card with
Macintosh-
standard monitor
port and
VGA port

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Tower System Front View
Here are the key features of the tower system front panel.
Monitor
Computer
Keyboard Mouse
Floppy
disk
drive
Keyboard
power
key
Front
panel
power
button
ProgrammerÕs(I
nterrupt) button
Reset
button

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Tower System Rear View
Here are the key components of the tower system rear panel.
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I
[Printer
port
VADB port
VGA port and Macintosh-standard monitor port
WModem port
NuBus
expansion
slots
Power cord
socket
Main power
switch
gSCSI port
-Sound out port
GEthernet port
XSound in port
115/230 volt
switch
Optional high-
performance
video card with
DRAM video
monitor port (Mac
standard)

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A word from the Power
Computing team
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Dear New Power Computer Owner,
Thank you for choosing this Mac OS compatible computer from Power Computing Corporation. We
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every way. Nothing less will do.
Enjoy your new Power Computer.
Sincerely,
The Power Computing Team

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1
Getting Started 1
Your computer has been designed for easy plug-and-play setup in four simple steps - if you are in need of
technical assistance, please feel free to call Power Computing Technical Support at 1-800-708-6227.
Note: This manual covers both desktop and tower systems, so look for the illustration that Þts your
system.
■ Find a place for the computer and monitor
■ Plug in the computer
■ Connect the monitor
■ Connect the mouse and keyboard
Finding a place for the computer and monitor
Think carefully about where you place your computer and monitor. Here are some suggestions to help
you Þnd a good place:
■ Make sure there is a grounded, three-hole electrical outlet within a few feet.
■ Use a sturdy, level table or desk as a work surface. Make sure that you can place your monitor,
keyboard, and mouse so that you can work comfortably. See
Appendix A, ÒSafety and Health
Information,Ó on page 49
for detailed instructions.
■ You can place monitors up to 132 lb. (60 kg) on top of the desktop computer. If you have a heavier
monitor or a tower system, place the monitor directly on your work surface.
■ Leave a few inches of space around the computer and monitor for air to circulate.
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Plugging in the computer
Set up and plug in the computer before connecting the monitor, keyboard, and other devices. Plugging
in the computer ensures that it is grounded and protected from electrical damage. The key components
for plugging in the computer are shown below.
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I
Main
115/230 volt
switch
Power cord
socket
Power cord
power switch
Main power switch
Power cord
socket
115/230 volt
switch
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Power Connect
Power cord