UMAX Technologies SuperMac C600x User manual

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SuperMac C600x User’s Guide

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UMAX Computer Corporation
Headquarters and Sales
47470 Seabridge Drive
Fremont, California 94538 USA
Research and Development
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Santa Clara, California 95054 USA
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
AboutThis Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1 — Unpacking and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
UnpackingYour SuperMac C600 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting UpYour SuperMac C600 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ConnectingYour Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ethernet Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Modem Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
In Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2 — Fundamentals and Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fundamentals of OperatingYour SuperMac C600 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TurningYour SuperMac C600 Computer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IfYour Monitor Screen Is Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MouseTechniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Types of Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Working with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TurningYour SuperMac C600 Computer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Getting Answers toYour Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Macintosh Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Identifying Objects on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Learning Useful Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Chapter 3 — Connecting Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting External Stereo Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
AdjustingVolume and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting and Positioning a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Monitor’s Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ExpandingYour SuperMac C600 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting External SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
BeforeYou Connect a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting a SCSI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Upgrading the Processor Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Expanding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing Internal Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 4 — Installing and Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Installing Application Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Working with Several Programs at aTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Discovering Which Programs Are Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Switching Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hiding and Showing Windows on the Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Backing UpYour Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Computer Application Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Special Memory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Shared Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using Older Macintosh Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Built-in CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Inserting a CD-ROM disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ejecting a CD-ROM disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
TakeYour Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Solutions to Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
General Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
RebuildYour Desktop Regularly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installing or Reinstalling System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Doing a Clean Installation of System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Extensions, Control Panels, and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Printer Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appendix A — Prudent Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Your Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Work Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
HandlingYour Computer Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
HandlingYour Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Handling the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
CleaningYour Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cleaning the Computer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cleaning the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cleaning the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Appendix B — Working InsideYour Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Removing and Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Installing a Comm Slot Card (Communication Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Upgrading the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Expanding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Installing Internal Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Attaching Cables to Internal Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Appendix C — Warranty Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix D — End User Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new SuperMacC600x computer
system by UMAX Computer Corporation (referred to herein as UMAX
Computer). The SuperMacC600x uses a PowerPC™ 603e processor that
handles your processing-intensive work easily.
The SuperMac C600x will run the Apple Mac™ OS system software ver-
sion 7.5.3 revision 2 or later and Macintosh
®applications. The Super-
Mac C600x runs applications accelerated forPower Macintosh™
computers.
Registration
The first timeyou start up your computer, a registration window
appears giving you an opportunity to register your SuperMac C600x
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 to UMAX Computer Corporation.If you prefer,
a pre-printed registration card is also included with your SuperMac
C600x computer.
You will find other registrationmaterials, 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.
AboutThis Guide
Here’s a brief summary of what you’ll find in this guide:
Chapter 1, Unpacking and Setup, explains how to unpack, set up, and
connect your SuperMac C600x 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.
Chapter 3, Connecting Additional Equipment, explains how to connect
external hardware that you may want to use with your SuperMac
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Chapter 4, Installing and Using Software, explains how to install applica-
tion you may want to use with your SuperMacC600x computer, and
considerations for the various types of applications.
Chapter 5,Troubleshooting, explains how to diagnose and correct prob-
lems you may encounter when working with your SuperMacC600x
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.

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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Setup 1
This chapter explains how to unpack and position your SuperMac
C600x computer, and how to connect its various components and
peripheral accessories.
UnpackingYour SuperMac C600x Computer
Choose a sturdy location near a grounded AC power outlet for your
SuperMac C600x computerbefore you unpack it. Be sure to:
■Plan where to place your other components, like your display, a
printer, speakers, or an external modem.
■Place your displayto one side of the computer: do not place your
display or other heavy components on topof the SuperMac C600x.
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 C600x 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 SuperMacC600x box and its packing materials. Use only the
original packaging for safe shipment or relocation of your equipment.
Setting UpYour SuperMac C600x Computer
The diagram below illustrates the components you need to set up your
SuperMac C600x. Carefully read and follow all the setup instructions
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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 C600x are properly shielded.)
Connecting the Power Cable
Always make sure that your SuperMac C600x computer is plugged into
a grounded AC power outlet before you connect a component to it. This
properly grounds the computer.
To connect the power cord to your SuperMac C600x:
1. Place the computer where you want it.
If your computer came with a modem card, you may want to set
your computer near a phone jack so that you can connect the
modem later.
2. Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the com-
puter is set correctly for the outlet which will be
used.
Mouse
SuperMac C600x
Power and ADB cables for SuperMac C600x are included. Video and power cables for
your display should be included with the display.
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The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your
computer. If you need to change the setting, insert a screwdriver
in the slot and slide the switch. Set the switch to “115” for volt-
ages 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 Loca-
tions” later in this chapter.
3. Insert the end of the power cable with the socket into
the recessed socket on the back of the computer.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole,
grounded outlet or power strip.
WARNING: Your SuperMac C600x 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.
Before you plug your computer in,
check to see that the voltage switch
on the back is properly set. If you
need to change the setting, insert
a small screwdriver here and slide
the switch.
For operation in the USA, set this
switch to show 115. For other
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5. 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.
Voltages for Different Locations
IMPORTANT: In some countries, you may have one of two voltages. If you’re
not sure which of the two voltages you have, check with your electricity
supply company before plugging in your Computer.
Country Single voltage
Japan 100
S. Korea 100/220
Jamaica,Taiwan 110
Peru 110-220
Brazil, Lebanon 110-220
Philippines 115
Bermuda, Canada, Puerto Rico, United States,
Venezuela 120
Mexico 127
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ConnectingYour Display
You can connect many types of displays to the built-in video support
provided by your SuperMac C600x 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.
In addition to the built-in video support, you can install graphics
cards in any of the three internal Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) expansion slots. For information on installing video expansion
cards, see Appendix B, Working Inside Your Computer.
In general, PCI 2.1 compliant cards designed for Apple’s Power Macin-
tosh 8600 and 9600 series computers will work with the SuperMac
C600x computer. If you experience problems with a PCIcompliant
card, contact the card’s manufacturer for assistance.
Saudi Arabia 127/220
Hong Kong 200
India, South Africa 220-250
Israel, Pakistan, Singapore 230
Australia, Kuwait, Malta, New Zealand, North-
ernIreland, Papua NewGuinea, Oman, Qatar,
United Kingdom
240
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Nether-
lands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Swit-
zerland
220-230
Behrain, Chile, China (People’s Republic),
Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Liechtenstein,
Nepal, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, United
Arab Emirates, Russia and the Commonwealth
of Independent States (CIS),Yemen,Yugoslavia
220
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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.
Connecting theVideo Cable
To connect your display to your SuperMac C600x 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-15 connec-
tor.
2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the built-in
video port on your SuperMac C600x computer.
Power cord connections
Connect to
grounded
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Note: Your display cable may require a DB-15 adapter to fit
the graphics port on your SuperMac C600x.
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
loose .
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:
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■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.
■Plug the mouse cable into the recessed ADB port on the back of
the keyboard.
2. Connect the keyboard to the 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.
■If the keyboard has a built-in cable, plug the free end of the
keyboard cable into the ADB port on the back of your com-
puter.
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Ethernet Card
If your C600x includes an Ethernet card, you can connect your com-
puter to an Ethernet network. See “Connecting to an Ethernet Network”
in Appendix B.
Modem Card
If your C600x includes a modem card, you can use the modem to send
and receive faxes and telephone calls, to connect to the Internet, to
access online service, and to communicate with other computer users.
(You use the modem together with modem software. See your modem
documentation for information on how to use the modem and software.)
To connect theinternal modem:
■Using any standard phone cord, plug one end of the cord into your
internal modem connector and plug the other end into a phone
jack.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you connect the modem to an analog phone line–the
kind used typically in homes. A digital phone line could damage the modem.
If you’re connecting the modem at home, you probably have an analog
phone line. Your modem manuals contain more information about using
your modem.
Internal modem
connector
Phone jack
Line splitter

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If you have only one phone line, consider purchasing a line splitter at
an electronics supply store. The splitter allows you to plug your
phone and modem into the same phone jack at the same time. Don’t for-
get, if your phone and modem share a single phone line, you cannot
use both the phone and modem at the same time. While you are using
the modem, outside callers will get a busy signal; when the phone is in
use, you cannot use the modem.
IMPORTANT: Unplug your modem from the phone jack during lightning
storms to prevent voltage overload.
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 C600x
computer skills, see Chapter 2.
When you are ready to connect other equipment to the external ports
on your SuperMac C600x computer, see Chapter 3 for instructions.
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 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.
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
C600x computers.

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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
with those devices.
If you need to... Then...

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Chapter 2
Fundamentals and Getting Help 2
Fundamentals of OperatingYour SuperMac C600x Computer
TurningYour SuperMac C600x Computer On
To turn on the computer system for the first time:
1. Turn on your display .
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.