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backing up files and disks 38–44
back panel of computer
illustration of ports on 29
removing 88–89
replacing 94
backup copy, updating 42–44
backup programs 39
Balloon Help 24
basic Macintosh skills 11–12
battery in computer’s clock, replacing 51
blinking question mark 8, 52, 63, 72
“bomb” message on screen 47, 49, 56
brightness control 9, 51, 82. See also
screen control buttons
built-in microphone. See microphone
C
cables
connecting/disconnecting, safety
instructions 81
keyboard and mouse 4, 5
Caps Lock key 95
cards, installing 87–94
carpal tunnel syndrome 76
CD-ROM disc. See
Macintosh Performa CD
CD-ROM drive 28, 34
cleaning
case 85
keyboard 82
monitor 85
mouse 85–86
screen 79, 85
spills 81, 82
Clear key 95
clicking icons 25
clock in computer, troubleshooting 51
close box 12
closing
the computer 93–94
Macintosh Guide window 23
Color Trinitron
™
display 28. See also
monitor; screen
Command (x) key 95
commands
assigning to function keys 96
shortcuts for 25–26, 95–96
communications card, installing 92
communications port cover 29
communications slot on logic
board 87, 92
computer system, illustration 28
connecting. See also installing
additional equipment 29
cables 4, 5, 81
mouse and keyboard 4–5
to a network 33
connectors, handling 81
Control key 96
control panels
compatibility problems with 56, 57
Extensions Manager 56, 57
Memory 59
Network 33
PC Exchange 60, 61
Sound 30
Startup Disk 64, 65
copying program disks to the hard
disk 36
cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) 76
customer support hotline 14, 44, 73
D
damaged disks, repairing 62–68
damage to computer, avoiding 32, 34
Delete key 96
deleting selected material 95, 96
desk accessories 37
desktop
hiding and showing windows on 38
rebuilding 50, 54, 60
Disk First Aid program 67–68
disk repair programs 68
disks. See floppy disks; hard disk
98
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