AppleメーカーG3 Minitowerの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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1 1 CHAPTER 1 1 CHAPTER Setting Up Y our Computer The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it.
Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) Computer power cord Monitor cable (sometimes built into the monitor) Keyboard Mouse Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown her.
Setting Up Your Computer 3 Positioning and Plugging In the Computer Place your computer on a sturdy , flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Y our computer is designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space, but you can place it on any stable, flat surface.
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3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. Important Make sure you can easily reach the plug to disconnect the computer in an emergency .
6 Chapter 1 2 Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor . Some monitors already have the cord attached. 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical socket or the back of the computer . Check the information that came with the monitor to find out if it must be plugged into the back of your computer or into a grounded wall outlet.
Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer 1 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard. The mouse and keyboard cables connect via ADB ports, which are mark ed with the icon V . The plugs at the ends of the cables also have the icons. Align the icons on the port and the plug before you insert the plug.
3 If the front or side of your monitor has a port marked with the V icon, plug the keyboard cable into this port. Otherwise, plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the V icon on the back of the computer . 4 If you plugged your keyboard into the monitor in step 3, connect an ADB cable between the monitor and the computer .
Connecting a Modem Some Macintosh models come with an internal modem already installed in the computer . If your computer did not come with an internal modem, you can attach an exter nal modem. Important When connecting a modem, make sure you connect the modem to an analog phone line —the kind used typically in homes.
Turning the Computer On To tur n on the computer for the first time, follow these steps: 1 Tu rn on your monitor . See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power switch. On newer Apple monitors, the power switch is located on the front.
Problems Turning Your Computer On? If you don ’t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly , check these items to see if you can identify the problem: m Is the.
What’s Next? F or more information about working with your computer ’s hardware, refer to the following chapters in this manual. m To lear n more about the basics of your computer’s hardware, su.
Using Y our Macintosh and Connecting Additional Equipment This chapter tells you about the disk drives built into your computer and how you can expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it or by connecting it to a computer network.
14 Chapter 2 Microphone (optional) Monitor Keyboard Mouse Floppy disk drive CD- ROM dri ve Expansion bay Zip drive (optional) Power button / Power-on light C CD- ROM dri ve Open / Clos e .
Using Your Macintosh and Connecting Additional Equipment 15 Floppy disk drive Works with high-density and double-sided 3.5" floppy disks CD-ROM drive Works with CD-ROM discs and plays standard au.
16 Chapter 2 Internal hard disk drive Lockable cover latch Sound input port SCSI port Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Sound output port Internal modem card (optional) Monitor power socket Security .
Using Your Macintosh and Connecting Additional Equipment 17 Standard ports and connectors (available on all models) g SCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as external hard disk dri.
18 Chapter 2 Using the Computer’s Built-in Drives F ollow these instructions to work with the computer ’s built-in CD -ROM drive, floppy disk drive, and optional Zip drive. Using the CD-ROM Drive To use your CD -ROM drive, follow these instructions.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive and Optional Zip Drive Y ou can use the floppy disk drive and the optional Zip drive to back up important data and to transfer files between computers. The floppy disk drive accepts only 3.5-inch floppy disks. Although the floppy disks and Zip disks are different, you work with them in the same way .
20 Chapter 2 The sound input and output ports accept 3.5-mm connectors. There are two types: m The stereo miniplug is found most often on stereo equipment; it works in both the sound input and sound output ports.
The left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector: If your equipment has a different type of connector , you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store. Connecting Most Audio Equipment To connect most audio equipment, follow the steps below .
4 If your audio equipment is a sound input device, such as a tape deck, audio CD player , or VCR, attach it to the sound input port ( ≈ ) or to the optional RCA-type lef t and right audio input ports ( - ).
Connecting and Using a Microphone Y ou can use the Apple Plain T alk Microphone that comes with some Macintosh computers (or a compatible line-level microphone) to give spoken commands to your Macintosh and to record your voice or other sounds. ( The illustration of your computer in Chapter 1 shows the Apple Plain T alk microphone.
Connecting Video Equipment Some models of this Macintosh have ports for connecting video equipment so that you can view TV and other video images on your computer monitor and store the images on your hard disk.
Important The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins, which resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer , modem, mouse, or keyboard.
3 Plug the other end of the video cable into either the S-video input port ( æ ) or the yellow RCA Video input port ( ˜ ) on the Macintosh. If the S-video connector doesn ’t slide easily into the port, check the pin alignment and tr y again. Don ’t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.
S-video connection for input from a camera Composite video connection for input from a camera 6 Tu rn on the computer and the VCR or camera. 7 To hear or capture on your computer the audio coming into.
Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer Y ou can connect a VCR to record computer images and audio on videotape. The VCR records what is happening on the computer ’s monitor , sounds generated by the computer , and speech spoken into a microphone if one is connected.
Depending on whether your equipment has S-video or composite video (RCA-type) ports, your finished connections should look like one of the following: S-video connection for output from the computer Composite video connection for output from the computer 6 Tu rn on the computer and the VCR.
Connecting a Television Y ou can connect to your computer any television that has either an S-video or composite video input port and Audio In ports. The television displays a mirror image of the computer monitor display , and (if the television has speakers) plays the sounds generated by the computer .
Television used as a monitor with a composite video connection 2 Tu rn on the television and the computer . 3 Click the TV Mirroring icon in the Control Strip, and choose T ur n TV Mirroring On from the menu that appears. An alert box warns you to make sure a television is connected before continuing.
Connecting External SCSI Devices Y our computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface (S CSI, pronounced “skuh-zee”). SC SI is a standard method for connecting disk and cartridge drives, CD -ROM drives, scanners, and other devices.
See the instructions that came with each S CSI device for infor mation on checking and setting its SC SI ID number . Important If you use two or more devices attached to the SC SI inter face with the same ID number , your computer will not start up properly , your equipment may malfunction, and you may lose data as a result.
To ter minate the last device in the chain, do one of the following: m Use a device that has a built-in terminator as the last device in the chain. If you wish to attach two or more SC SI devices that have built-in terminators, an Apple- authorized service provider can remove the extra built-in ter minators.
3 Tu rn on all devices in your SC SI chain. Then turn on your computer . Important Always turn on all exter nal SC SI devices connected to your Macintosh before turning on the computer itself. Otherwise, your computer won ’t recognize that the SC SI devices are connected to it and your computer may not be able to start up.
Connecting a Second Monitor Y ou can install an expansion card that provides a second monitor port, if one monitor doesn ’t provide enough screen space. To connect a second monitor , purchase a video card and install it in one of the computer ’s PCI expansion slots, or have an Apple dealer install it for you.
Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a local area network extends the features of your Macintosh by giving you access to the services and resources provided on the network. For example, your computer alone lets you store, retrieve, and modify infor mation on floppy disks, hard disks, and CD - ROM discs.
Connecting to a LocalTalk Network To connect your Macintosh to a L ocalT alk network, you need LocalT alk cables and a LocalT alk adapter . In most cases, the Apple LocalT alk L ocking Connector Kit DIN-8, available from your Apple-authorized dealer , contains the components you need to connect your Macintosh to an existing LocalT alk network.
3 Attach a network cable between the LocalT alk adapter connected to your computer and the last LocalT alk adapter on your existing network. Use the LocalT alk cable that comes with the Apple LocalT alk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8. Use a standard telephone cable with RJ-11 connectors if you are using the Apple LocalT alk RJ-11 Connector Kit.
Connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network The built-in Ethernet capabilities of your Macintosh allow you to connect to any standard Ethernet network using 10Base-T twisted-pair cables, thin or thick coaxial cables, fiberoptic media, or other standard Ethernet cables.
3 Plug the other end of the twisted-pair patch cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet that is connected to a twisted-pair Ethernet network. Next, see “Configuring Y our Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on configuring your network connection.
Y ou use the TCP /IP control panel to set up your connection to the Inter net and to a T CP /IP network. TCP /IP stands for T ransmission Control Protocol/Inter net Protocol, a standard system for connections between computers of different types.
43 3 CHAPTER Installing PCI Cards, Memor y , and Inter nal Storage Devices This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion cards, memor y , and inter nal storage devices, and explains how to install them.
Expansion Card Power Requirements The combined power consumption of expansion cards must not exceed the limits specified for your Macintosh model. F or details, see the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer .
DRAM Configurations Y ou can increase your computer ’s DRAM up to 384 megabtytes (MB) by adding Dual Inline Memor y Modules (DIMMs) to the three DRAM DIMM slots on the main logic board. See the T echnical Information booklet that came with your computer for infor mation about the type of DIMMs you must use.
Important Hard disk drives and removable storage devices may require special software that the computer uses to recognize the device. Check the documentation that came with your device or contact the device’s manufacturer for more information.
Note: A second A T A device can only be installed in the expansion bay below the CD -ROM drive. If you want to install a storage device in the bottom expansion bay , you need to connect it to the logi.
48 Chapter 3 Installing a PCI Expansion Card, Memory, or an Internal Storage Device F ollow these instr uctions to install a PCI expansion card, memor y , or an inter nal storage device.
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices 49 5 Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and button facing up. 6 Reconnect the power cord to the computer . Connect the power cord to your computer and to an AC outlet. (Back of computer) Gently lay the computer on its side on a clean, flat, stable surface.
50 Chapter 3 7 T ouch the metal part of the chassis on the bottom of the computer . This helps protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Important Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, inside the computer .
9 Remove the cover . 10 Set the cover panel aside. To protect the metal shielding on the inside of the cover , lay it down so that the metal shielding faces up. Slide the cover panel to the right and lift it off. Press the button and lift the cover panel up a few inches.
52 Chapter 3 11 If you are installing a PCI card or memor y , open the chassis by following the illustrations below . (Skip this step if you are installing an inter nal storage device such as a hard disk.) Unlock the top chassis by moving the two locking levers upward and outward, as shown.
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices 53 What you do next depends on whether you are installing a PCI expansion card, memor y , or an internal storage device. 12 Go to the section that provides the instructions for the item that you want to install.
54 Chapter 3 1 Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place, pull out the access cover , and set it aside. Important If you remove all three port access covers, do not disturb the foil shield lying against the back panel.
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices 55 3 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and press down until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot. Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.
56 Chapter 3 5 If you are finished installing items in your computer , skip ahead to “Closing the Computer” later in this chapter . T o install additional items inside your computer , go to the section that provides the instructions you need.
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices 57 3 Insert the PCI card into the slot. Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted. m Don ’t rock the card side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.
To install Go to the section Memory “Installing DRAM or Video Memory,” next Internal storage device “Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device” later in this chapter Installing DRAM or Video Memory Important Before installing memor y , read “ About Memory ” at the beginning of this chapter .
1 To install a DRAM DIMM, align it in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place. Important Do not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only by the edges. To remove a DIMM, push down on each of the slot’s ejectors until they open and release the DIMM.
60 Chapter 3 2 To install video memor y , place the SO -DIMM in the slot as illustrated. Important Do not touch the SO -DIMM’s connectors. Handle the SO -DIMM only by the edges. 3 If you are installing an internal storage device, go to the section, “Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device,” next.
Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device Important Before installing an internal storage device, read “ About Internal Storage Options” at the beginning of this chapter . Also , follow the steps in “Opening the Computer ” to open the computer safely .
2 Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright. 3 If you are replacing an existing device with a new one, disconnect the ribbon cable and power cord from the device you want to remove. 4 Remove the plastic faceplate. Gently lift this tab to release the plastic faceplate, and remove it completely.
5 Remove the two screws from the sheet metal shield. Then carefully remove the shield and slide the drive carrier out of the expansion bay. 6 If you are replacing an existing storage device, remove the existing device from the drive carrier . 7 Using screws, attach the storage device to the drive carrier .
8 Slide the drive carrier back into the expansion bay. 9 While holding the drive in place with one hand, connect a power cable and the connector cable to the back of the device. Y ou can temporarily slide the device slightly forward if you need more room to attach the cables to the back of the device.
10 Replace the sheet metal shield you removed earlier . Then reinsert the screws and tighten them. Note: Do not replace the sheet metal shield if you’re installing a removable storage device such as a tape drive. If a specialized sheet metal shield came with the device, install it instead and replace the screws.
Closing the Computer 1 If the chassis is open, close the chassis by swinging it back into place. Using the handle, gently swing the top chassis closed until it rests firmly on the bottom chassis.
2 Lock the chassis by rotating the locking levers. Lock the top chassis in place by moving the two locking levers inward and downward, as shown. Be sure that they snap underneath the raised catches on the chassis.
3 Replace the computer cover panel. Align the bottom edge of the cover panel with the computer chassis as shown below . Then press the cover panel onto the chassis until it snaps into place. Press down on the top edge of the cover panel until it snaps firmly into place.
4 Lift up the computer so that it sits upright. Y ou are now finished with the installation. Y ou can reconnect the cables and power cord you disconnected from your computer , turn on the computer , and start using the equipment you installed. If you need help reconnecting your cables, see Chapter 1, “Setting Up Y our Computer .
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71 APPENDIX Health, Safety , and Maintenance Tips F or your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions in this chapter . Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others.
Another type of musculoskeletal concern is so-called repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), also known as cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). These problems can occur when a certain muscle or tendon is repeatedly overused and forced into an unnatural position.
Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 73 Arranging Your Office Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to accommodate your physical size and shape. m An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor .
Avoiding Fatigue m Change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feel tired. F requent short breaks are helpful in reducing fatigue.
m your Macintosh has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged m you suspect that your Macintosh needs service or repair m you want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure desc.
m Protect the computer and its components from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture. m Keep all ventilation openings clear and unobstructed. Without proper air circulation, components can overheat, causing damage or unreliable operation.
Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 77 Handling Floppy Disks 125 ° F (52 ° C) 50 ° F (10 ° C) Keep disks dry. Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. Store disks at temperatures between 50 ° F and 125 ° F. Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.
Handling Zip Disks 122 ° F (50 ° C) -8 ° F (-22 ° C) Keep disks dry. Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. Store disks at temperatures between -8 ° F and 122 ° F. Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.
Handling CD-ROM Discs Keep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD -ROM discs: m Hold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center hole. Do not touch the disc sur face. m To clean discs, wipe the shiny sur face with a soft damp cloth, working in straight lines from center to edge.
80 Appendix Power Supply The power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off . If the power supply needs ser vice, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or service provider .
3 Tu rn the mouse right-side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your other hand. 4 Clean the three small rollers inside the mouse with a cotton swab moistened with water . Rotate the rollers to clean all around them. 5 Wipe the mouse ball with a clean, soft, dr y, and lint-free cloth.
82 Appendix Tu rn the ring a very short distance, until it stops. When the recessed area on the ring is not lined up with the recessed area surrounding the ring, the mouse is locked.
Se t tin g U p Y o ur Po w er M acin t os h Includes setup, expansion, and health-related information for P ower Macintosh G3 minitower computers.
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iii Contents Communications Regulation Information v L aser Information vi 1 Setting Up Your Computer 1 P ositioning and Plugging In the Computer 3 V oltage Switch Settings for Different Locations 4 C.
iv Contents Connecting Video Equipment 24 Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the Computer 25 Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer 28 Connecting a T elevision 30 Connecting Exte.
Communications Regulation Information v Communications Regulation Information FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
vi Laser Information Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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