Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto LC 550 del fabbricante Apple
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Ge t t in g S t a r t ed With Y our Macintosh LC 550 Includes setup instr uctions and important health-related infor mation R ead This First.
i Communications regulation information iii n Setting Up 1 Plugging in the computer 2 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 3 Tu rn ing on your computer for the first time 4 Problems starting up? 6 Safety.
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Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
VCCI statement iv.
1 Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of a Macintosh computer! In this all-in-one computer , Apple has integrated a T rinitron ® monitor for exceptional color quality , reduced the number of cables, and moved controls to the front for easy access.
Plugging in the computer Plug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up. S Important: To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer should remain turned off until you are finished connecting its parts.
s Wa r ning: This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Y our Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
T urning on your computer for the first time In order to start up, your computer must have special software (called system software) installed on the hard disk. Y our computer may have this software already installed. To see if your hard disk already has system sof tware installed, follow these two steps to turn on your computer .
What you see after you tur n on your computer depends on whether system software has already been installed on your hard disk. If your screen looks like the one below , with a small, labeled picture (icon) at the top right, then system software has already been installed and your computer is ready to use.
P roblems starting up? If you don ’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem: n Is the computer firmly plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into.
Be sure that you always do the following: n Keep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. n Protect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather , such as rain, snow , and so on. n Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket.
Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff . T o minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully , using the guidelines that follow , and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles.
Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue.
n P osition your mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably . n Arrange the computer so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard.
n Allow adequate workspace so that you can use your keyboard and mouse comfortably . Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer . A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable. n Eye muscles must work harder to focus on nearby objects.
The Macintosh comes with a tour and a tutorial to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible. n The Macintosh Basics tour teaches the most basic skills you need to master before you can use your computer .
2. Notice that the arrow ( 8 ) moves in the direction you move the mouse. If the arrow doesn ’t move on the screen, make sure that the cable connecting the mouse to the keyboard is secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the picture. (Don ’t disconnect the cable while your computer is on; you could damage your equipment.
4. Being careful not to move the mouse, click the mouse button twice in quick succession . Now your screen should look like the picture shown in this step. If it doesn ’t, tr y steps 3 and 4 again, paying special attention to the following: n Make sure the tip of the arrow is touching the picture, not the words beneath it.
6. Being careful not to move the mouse, pr ess the mouse button twice in quick succession . Now your screen should look like the following illustration: 7.
8. Press the mouse button twice in quick succession. Now your screen should look like the following picture: 9. F ollow the instr uctions on the scr een and work through the tour . When you finish the tour , continue with “T ur ning the Computer On and Off.
Shutting down the computer with the keyboard To shut down the computer with the keyboard: 1. Press the P ower key (marked with the P icon) on the keyboard. Y ou see a message asking whether you want to shut down or continue working. 2. Click Shut Down .
18 Y our Computer at a Glance Mouse Built-in microphone (See your Macintosh User’s Guide for information on recording sound.) Color Trinitron display (Supports up to thousands of colors.) Headphone jack P Power key (Use this key to turn your computer on and off.
19 I Main power switch g SCSI port (Connects your Macintosh to SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scanners, and printers. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for more information.) Expansion card access cover (See the “Using Special Features” section of this book to learn how to install expansion cards.
As you work with your Macintosh, you can consult your Macintosh User ’s Guide for answers to questions that you may have. This section provides information on features that are not covered in the user ’s guide.
Using the sound control buttons on the computer On the front of your Macintosh are two sets of buttons. The set on the right (marked with the - icon) is for sound control. T o use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the sounds your Macintosh plays: n Press the button on the top to make the sound louder .
Using the built-in microphone Y our Macintosh comes with a built-in microphone to record live sounds. The microphone is highly sensitive. Once you’ve turned it on (which you do with a sound-recording program), it can pick up sounds within a range of several feet.
23 Using the Screen control panel Y ou can also use the Screen control panel to adjust the level of light on your screen. 1. Choose Control P anels from the Apple ( K ) menu. 2. Open the Screen control panel. 3. Drag the Screen Contrast slider to the right or lef t to adjust the level of light.
The buttons remain off until you turn them on again (by clicking the Disable Buttons box to remove the “X ”). v By the way : If you want to use a password to control access to the Button Disabler control panel, consider using At Ease, an application program available through an Apple-authorized dealer .
25 Installing an expansion card The Macintosh comes with a slot inside called a processor -direct slot in which you can install a processor -direct expansion card for special purposes. Some expansion cards are designed so that you can install them yourself.
5. Place your thumbs on the two plastic tabs on the back panel of the computer . 6. Press down on the tabs and pull gently until the back panel opens. 7.
Y ou’ll need to hook your fingers around the little metal boxes to pull the logic board. 9. Remove the processor -direct expansion car d from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its top edge to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the card.
28 12. Slide the logic boar d back in . Push on the edge of the logic board until it is finally in place. 13. If ther e is a connector on the card that you just installed ( for example, if you are installing an Apple IIe Card), r emove the access cover on the back panel you r emoved earlier .
29 15. Plug in your keyboar d cable. 16. Pr ess the main power switch on the back of the computer . L eave the switch on so you can use the P ower key on the k eyboard to turn your computer on and to shut it down without having to turn it completely off.
Advice about using a modem If you use a modem with a baud rate of over 9600, you may experience some limitations in your computer ’s perfor mance. T o improve perfor mance, tr y the following: n Tu rn on 32-bit addressing. See your Macintosh User’s Guide for instructions.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Apple LC 550 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Apple LC 550 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Apple LC 550 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Apple LC 550 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Apple LC 550, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Apple LC 550.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Apple LC 550. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Apple LC 550 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
