N
network cables, connecting 59
networks
backing up files on 65
connecting to 59–60
sharing a CD-ROM disc on 72
network server options, sleep state
and 22
normal installation of system software
111–113
Numeric keys 152
O
office furniture, arranging to prevent
discomfort 125–126
online help. See Balloon Help; Guide
menu; Macintosh Guide
online services, obtaining Apple software
updates from 98–102
Open/Close button on CD-ROM drive
40, 68, 69, 92
opening the computer 141–142
Option key 152
Key Caps program and 153–154
P
parameter RAM 79
PC Exchange control panel 89, 90
PCI. See Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) cards
performance decreases after adding
software, troubleshooting 97
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
cards 59, 139, 146–147
Photo CDs 71, 96
pointer. See arrow pointer
ports
AAUI Ethernet 40, 41
ADB 10, 11, 40, 41, 88
Audio In (on stereo speakers) 47
audio input/output (on computer) 41,
42, 45, 51–53
Audio Out (on video equipment)
51–53
composite video input 41, 42, 51–52
illustration 40–41
monitor 9, 41
SCSI 40, 41, 54, 57
sound input/output 40–41, 43, 45–47
S-video input (on computer) 41, 42,
52–53
S-video Out (on video equipment)
52–53
Video Out (on video equipment)
51–52
power button 15, 24, 40, 78
power cords
checking connections 79
frayed 128
illustration 2, 6, 8
plugging in 3–6, 8
Power key
illustration 13, 40, 152
putting the computer to sleep 22, 152
restarting the computer 77, 152
starting the computer 13, 152
turning the computer off 23, 24, 152
Power Macintosh “native” application
programs 65–66
power-on light 15, 40
PowerPC microprocessor ix
power sockets 41
power supply 134, 143
PowerTalk program 61
PRAM. See parameter RAM
Previous System Folder 115, 117
printer port (GeoPort) 40, 41
printer problems 98
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