UMAX Computer Corporation SuperMac J700 User manual

SuperMac J700 User’s Guide
UMAX Computer Corporation
Headquarters and Sales
47470 Seabridge Drive
Fremont, California 94538 USA
Research and Development
4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200
Santa Clara, California 95054 USA
Web Site
www.supermac.com

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Copyright © 1996 UMAX Computer Corporation
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UMAX Computer Corporation
Headquarters and Sales
47470 Seabridge Drive
Fremont, California 94538 USA
Research and Development
4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200
Santa Clara, California 95054 USA
Web Site
www.supermac.com

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new SuperMac J700computer
system by UMAX Computer Corporation (referred to herein as UMAX
Computer). The SuperMac J700uses a PowerPC™ 604 RISC processor
that handles your processing-intensive work easily.
The SuperMac J700 will run the Apple Mac™ OS system software ver-
sion 7.5.3 or later and Macintosh®applications. The SuperMac J700
runs applications which have been “Accelerated for Power Macin-
tosh™” computers.
Registration
The first time you start up your computer, a registration window
appears giving you an opportunity to register your SuperMac J700
computer. If you are connected to a modem, the transfer process takes
less than a minute and the call is toll-free within North America. If
you are not connected to a modem, you can print and mail the com-
pleted registration card t o UMAX Computer Corporation.If you prefer,
a pre-printed registration card is also included with your SuperMac
J700 computer.
You will find other registration materials, including the registration
for your Mac OS software, in the box as well. Be sure to complete and
return all registration materials as instructed by the various provid-
ers.
About This Guide
This manual will guide you through the set up and use of your
SuperMac J700, provide tips on its use, and show how to add addi-
tional equipment to your system. This manual contains the following
five chapters:
Chapter 1, Unpacking and Setup, explains how to unpack, set up, and
connect your SuperMac J700 computer.
Chapter 2, Fundamentals and Getting Help, explains how to use the
Macintosh Guide, and explains common features and terminology of
the Macintosh operating system.

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Chapter 3, Connecting Additional Equipment,explains how to connect
external hardware that you may want to use with your SuperMac J700
computer.
Chapter 4, Installing and Using Software, explains how to install software
application programs you may want to use with your SuperMac J700
computer, and considerations for the various types of applications.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, explains how to diagnose and correct
problems you may encounter when working with your SuperMac J700
computer.
Don’t miss instructions tagged Note, Important, or Warning. They add
helpful hints to procedures, lessen the complexity or difficulty of
operating your system, and warn of hazards to your system, your soft-
ware, or you if you fail to follow the associated instruction.

Index
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1— Unpacking and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Your SuperMac J700 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting Up Your SuperMac J700 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing a Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
In Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2— Fundamentals and Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fundamentals of Operating Your SuperMac J700 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning Your SuperMac J700 Computer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
If Your Monitor Screen Is Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your SuperMac J700 Computer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reset and Interrupt Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Getting Answers to Your Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Macintosh Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Identifying Objects on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Learning Useful Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 3— Connecting Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting External Stereo Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Connecting and Positioning a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Monitor’s Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Expanding Your SuperMac J700 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Expanding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installing Internal Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4 — Installing and Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Working with Several Programs at a Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Discovering Which Programs Are Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Switching Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hiding and Showing Windows on the Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Backing Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Special Memory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Shared Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Older Macintosh Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Take Your Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Solutions to Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
General Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing or Reinstalling System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Doing a Clean Installation of System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Extensions, Control Panels, and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Printer Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A — Prudent Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Your Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Work Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Index
Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Handling Your Computer Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Handling Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Handling the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cleaning the Computer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cleaning the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cleaning the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appendix B— Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing and Replacing the Cover and Front Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Expanding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Installing Internal Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Attaching Cables to Internal Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Security Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Appendix C— Declaration of Conformity - FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trademarks and Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appendix D— Limited Warranty Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Appendix E — End User Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Setup 1
This chapter explains how to unpack and position your SuperMac J700
computer, and how to connect its various components and peripheral
accessories.
Unpacking Your SuperMac J700 Computer
Choose a sturdy location near a grounded AC power outlet for your
SuperMac J700 computerbefore you unpack it. Be sure to:
■Plan where to place your other components, like your display, a
printer, speakers, or a modem.
■Place your display on top of or next to the computer; do not place a
display larger than 17” on top of the SuperMac J700.
Choose a comfortable location that:
■Provides adequate ventilation so your system does not overheat.
■Provides room to adjust the position of your display.
■Is out of direct sunlight.
Since you have reached this manual, you have already opened the outer
box and one of its interior cartons. Remove any other cartons and your
SuperMac J700 computer from the outer box. Open each carton and
remove the keyboard, mouse, cable, software and manual(s). Compare
the items you have with those listed on the included packing list. If
you are missing any items, contact your UMAX Computer Reseller
Save your SuperMacJ700 box and its packing materials. Use only the
original packaging for safe shipment or relocation of your equipment.
Setting Up Your SuperMac J700 Computer
The diagram below illustrates the components you need to set up your
SuperMac J700. Carefully read and follow all the setup instructions in
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nents.You must use shielded interface cables to comply with FCC
requirements for radio-frequency interference. (All cables provided
with your SuperMac J700 are properly shielded .)
Connecting the Power Cable
Always make sure that your SuperMac J700 computer is plugged into a
grounded AC power outlet before you connect a component to it. This
properly grounds the computer.
WARNING: Check to see that the voltage switch on the back of your
computer, located just above the power cable socket, is properly set before
you plug it in. If you need to change the setting, insert a screwdriver in the
slot and slide the switch. Set the switch to “115” for voltages in the 100-130V
range. Set the switch to “230” for voltages in the 220-240V range. If you
don’t know the voltage used in the country you’re in, refer to the table,
“Voltages for Different Locations,” in Appendix A.
To connect the power cord to your SuperMacJ700:
1. Insert the end of the power cable with the socket into
the recessed socket on the back of the computer.
Mouse
SuperMac J700
Power and ADB cables for SuperMac J700 are included. Video and power cables for
your display, if not included with your display, must be purchased separately.
Keyboard
Display
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2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole,
grounded outlet or power strip.
WARNING: Your SuperMac J700 computer is equipped with a three wire
grounding plug. This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded.
This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet that you want to use, contact a licensed
electrician to replace the outlet with one that is properly grounded. Do
not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
3. Make sure the computer is turned off. If the illumi-
nated power button light on the front panel comes on,
press the illuminated power button to turn off the
computer before you perform the other procedures in
this chapter.
Installing a Graphics Card
If your SuperMac J700 includes a factory-installed graphics cards,
skip to the next section, “Connecting Your Display.”
If your SuperMac J700 does not include a factory-installed graphics
card, you need to install a card in one of the four internal Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion slots. For information on
installing graphics cards, see Appendix B, “Working Inside Your
Computer.”
Illuminated power button
Interrupt
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In general, PCI 2.0 compliant cards designed for Apple’s Power Macin-
tosh 7500, 8500, and 9500 series computers will work with the Super-
Mac J700 computer. If you experience problems with a PCI compliant
card, contact the card’s manufacturer for assistance.
Connecting Your Display
You can connect many types of displays to the PCI graphics card
installed in your SuperMac J700 computer. This section provides
instructions for connecting a typical display. For details about the
setup and operation of your specific display, refer to the user manual
that came with it.
Connecting the Display Power Cord
Displays usually use two cords: a power cord and a video (display)
cable. To connect the power cord:
1. Connect the power cord to the display. On some dis-
plays, the cord is permanently attached. A typical
power-cord connection is shown below.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live,
grounded AC power outlet.
Power cord connections
Connect to
grounded
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Connecting the Video Cable
To connect your display to your SuperMac J700 computer:
1. Connect the video cable that is included with your dis-
play as shown in the manual for your display.
Some displays have a permanently attached video cable; some have
BNC connectors; and others have a single DB-15 or HD-45 connec-
tor.
2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the graphics
card in your SuperMac J700 c omputer.
Your display cable may require a DB-15 adapter to fit the graph-
ics port.
For information on installing video or graphics cards see “Install-
ing Expansion Cards” in Appendix B.
3. Tighten the thumbscrews to keep the cable from coming
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Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
The way you connect the mouse to the keyboard depends on whether
there are ports on either side of the keyboard or a recessed port on the
back of the keyboard. The way you connect the keyboard to your com-
puter depends on whether the keyboard has a separate cable or a
built-in cable that plugs into a port on the back of the computer.
To connect your keyboard and mouse:
1. Depending on the type of keyboard you are using, do
one of the following to plug the mouse cable into your
keyboard:
■Plug the mouse cable into the ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port
on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people pre-
fer to use the mouse with the right hand; most left-handed
people prefer to use the left hand.
■Or, plug the mouse cable into the recessed ADB port on the
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2. Connect the keyboard to the computer.
■If the keyboard has a built-in cable, pl ug the free end of the
keyboard cable into one of the ADB ports on the back of your
computer.
■If the keyboard has a separate cable, first plug one end of the
cable into the unused ADB port on the left or right side of
your keyboard. Then plug the other end of the cable into the
ADB port on the back of the computer.
Connecting Peripherals
If you are new to working with the MacOS, it’s a good idea to get some
experience using your computer before you connect other equipment
such as a printer, scanner, or modem. To learn basic SuperMac J700
computer skills, see Chapter 2.
When you are ready to connect other equipment to the external ports
on your SuperMac J700 computer, see Chapter 3 for instructions.
Network Connections
Your SuperMac J700 computer supports both AAUI and 10 BaseT con-
nectors for Ethernet network capability. You can also connect to a
LocalTalk network by means of the printer port.
Generally, you will connect your network cabling to one port or the
other. If you should connect cables to both ports, the 10 BaseT connec-
tion will override the AAUI connection. The 10 BaseT status indicator
is lit when the 10 BaseT connection is active.
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In Summary
You’ve finished setting up your computer. Please continue with one of
the following:
If you are... Then...
A new user See Chapter 2, “Fundamentals and Getting Help”
An experienced user new
to the PowerMac, or new
to System 7.5.3 or greater.
See “The Macintosh Guide” in Chapter 2 to learn
about the Macintosh Guide. This is your main
source of information for working with the Power-
Mac and the Mac™ OS 7.5.3 or greater.
If you need to... Then...
Install more software See Chapter 4 in this book for information on
setting up programs and managing memory. You
will need this information to properly set up any
software designed specifically for SuperMac J700
computers.
Add more hardware If you want to connect additional equipment, such
as a scanner, to your computer, see Chapter 3 of
this manual as well as the instructions that came
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Chapter 2
Fundamentals and Getting Help 2
Fundamentals of Operating Your SuperMac J700 Computer
Turning Your SuperMac J700 Computer On
To turn on the computer system for the first time:
1. Turn on your display .
You may not see the monitor power come on until you turn on the
computer in step 3.
See your monitor manual for the location of the power switch.
2. If you have peripheral devices co nnected to your com-
puter system turn on the power for these devices.
Wait a moment for all the external devices (particularly hard disk
drives) to reach their operating levels.
3. Press the Power key on the keyboard to turn on the
computer.
The Power key is marked with a left-facing triangle .
You can also press the power button on the front of the computer to
turn it on. See “Your Computer at a Glance” in Chapter 3.
4. Your SuperMac J700 computer has been pre-loaded
with Mac OS system software, so you can start using
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You should hear a tone from the computer as it starts.
5. You will see the UMAX Computer registration window
on the desktop as pictured below.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen.
The registration window provides the opportunity to register your
computer electronically. If your computer is connected to a
modem, the transfer process takes less than a minute and the call
is toll-free within the United States and Canada. If you are not
connected to a modem, you can print and mail the completed regis-
tration card to UMAX Computer Corporation. If you prefer, a pre-
printed registration card is also included with your SuperMac
J700 computer.
If you see a blinking question mark in a small diskette icon ,
see “Solutions to Common Problems” in Chapter 5. You may need to
reinstall the System software on your computer’s hard disk. (Sys-
tem software, a set of files that the computer uses to start itself,
keep track of files, and run application programs, is pre-installed
on your SuperMac J700 computer.) See Chapter 5 for instructions
on reinstalling System software.
If Your Monitor Screen Is Dark
If your display is blank or does not appear as described above, check
the following items. Do not connect or disconnect cables while the
computer is on. You could damage your equipment.
✔Is your computer turned on? The illuminated power-on button on
the front of your computer should be lit. If not, press the illumi-
nated power button or thekeyboard’s power key.
✔Is the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a
power strip, is the power strip turned on?
✔Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? Review
the connection procedures in this chapter.
✔Is your display power cord plugged in?
✔Is your display turned on? Check the power light on the front of
the display.
✔Is your display cable attached firmly to both the display and the
SuperMac J700 computer?
✔Are the brightness and contrast controls on your display adjusted
high enough for you to see an image?

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Control Panels
You can change many of the standard settings for your computer using
the control panels. The Mac OS includes a General Controls panel for a
variety of settings and separate panels for the mouse, keyboard,
sound, and many other components of your system.
To open a control panel:
1. Click the Apple menu at the left side of the menu bar.
2. Drag the pointer to the Control Panels command.
A submenu appears with a list of the control panels on your sys-
tem. (The items listed on your control panel submenu may be dif-
ferent.)
3. Drag the pointer to control panel you want to open and
release the mouse button.
The control panel opens.

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Using the General Controls Panel
You use the General Controls panel to display or hide the Launcher at
startup, to keep the System Folder and applications from being
renamed or removed, and to set the blinking rate for the insertion
point. To use the General Controls panel, open the control panel and
choose the options you want to change.
Using the Energy Saver Control Panel
You can customize the Energy Saver control panel to have your Super-
Mac C600 go to sleep or shut down at a pre-selected time and thus
reduce your energy consumption. This control panel enables your
SuperMac C600 to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s Energy Star initiative by conserving energy and saving
money for you.
Options exist that will allow you to set the time of inactivity after
which your SuperMac C600 will go to sleep or shut down, or set the
time of inactivity for a one-time shutdown or set the day and time at
which you want your computer to shutdown. Added options exist that
will tell the Energy Saver not to engage during certain activities that
you might not want interrupted.

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Click the Show Details button to set separate times for the display and
hard disk to sleep.
Click here to set the
computer to sleep after
a period of inactivity
Click here to choose days and times
for the computer to start up or shut down