Apple Macintosh System 7.5 Bedienungsanleitung

Upgrade ManualIncludes instructions to install system software version 7.5.3MacintoshSystem7.5

Macintosh System 7.5Before you can install QuickDraw GX, PowerTalk or OpenDoc, you need toupgrade your Macintosh system software to System 7.5. Make s

The floppy disk drive on your Macintosh Plus, Mac SE, or Mac II doesn’t recognize theinstallation disks.Problem: When you try to begin installation,

You often encounter problems that require you to restart the computer.Problem: As you work in an application program, you often encounterproblems tha

You can temporarily turn off QuickDraw GX and print using your previousprinter driver. To turn off QuickDraw GX, hold down the Space bar while yourest

Problems using PowerTalkSome of your electronic mail and faxes do not go to your mailbox.Problem: Communication through third-party on-line services

I can’t switch from a serial to an Ethernet connection.If you use an expansion card to connect to Ethernet, make sure the card isinstalled correctly.M

My computer does not respond to a “ping.”Make sure you have an active application on your computer that uses TCP/IPand can respond to a “ping” from an

If your computer does not start up properly or behaves erratically, youprobably have an incompatible extension or control panel.This appendix tells yo

2 Release the Space bar when the Extensions Manager control panel opens.3 Open the Sets menu and choose System 7.5.3.This turns off all extensions and

4 Close the Extensions Manager to continue startup.5When the computer is ready, try the same actions that caused the problem.If the problem does not o

3Installing System SoftwareQuickDraw GX publishing softwareQuickDraw GX software provides simpler, more powerful printing and fonthandling and improve

This appendix provides instructions for what is commonly called a “clean”installation of system software onto Apple hard disks. (For instructions onre

Step 1: Test your hard disk1Shut down your computer. 2 Insert the Disk Tools disk for your model of computer into the floppy disk drive.If you’re ins

2Click Drive until the disk you want to update appears.3Click Update and follow the instructions on the screen.4When you see a message that the update

3Pull down the Functions menu and choose Update Driver.If Update Driver is not available in the Functions menu, see Chapter 7(“Troubleshooting”).4When

3When you see the Installer’s welcome screen, click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears. 4Make sure that the Destination Disk indicated on th

8Follow the instructions on the screen. On-screen messages tell you when you need to insert other disks. It takes afew minutes to complete the install

Aaccess code. See key chain access codeAdobe Type Manager (ATM GX) 78AppleCD Audio Player 58Apple Extras folder 58, 59Apple HD SC Setup 8, 104–105

Ccan’t connect to devices outside localnetwork 96can’t connect to hosts by IP name 96can’t remember Administration password 96can’t start up the co

111IndexDDate and Time control panel 33, 61date and time, displaying on menu bar 61Desktop Patterns control panel 61desktop patterns, selecting or

PowerTalk electronic mail and collaboration softwarePowerTalk electronic mail and collaboration software allows you to exchangeelectronic mail with ot

File Sharing control panel, Control Stripand 60Finderautomating tasks with AppleScript58–59enhancements in System 7.5 61,63–64, 86, 88hiding 83Find

KKeyboard control panel 87keyboard shortcuts 55–60key chain access code. See alsoPowerShare passwordchanging 32, 35overview 30, 74setting up 30–3

Find File 63–64Guide menu 45–56Launcher enhancements 81–82Macintosh Guide 45–53mobile computing 65–66Note Pad 67Open Transport 67–71overview 2

PowerShare server, setting upwith a PowerShare server account33–36without a PowerShare server account30–33PowerTalkAppleMail application program 74At

shrinking windows 88SimpleText word processor 64, 80software protection 85Sound control panel 85soundsdrag and drop and 64settings for 85SimpleT

Update Driver option not available inDrive Setup 90using a fax modem with QuickDrawGX installed 94TrueType fonts 78turning off/oncollaboration serv

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5Installing System SoftwareOpenDocOpenDoc is a new plug-in software architecture for the Mac OS. WithOpenDoc, you can extend the usefulness of your ap

Step 2: Check your computer’s built-in memory and processor requirementsSystem 7.5 requires that your computer have at least 4 MB of RAM on a 68Kcomp

Step 3: Prepare your computer for new system softwareTo ensure a smooth upgrade to the new system software, it’s important thatyou check your hard di

5When you are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.If Disk First Aid finds a problem on your hard disk, choose to repair theproblem. If Disk First

Update the driver from the Disk Tools 2diskNote: If you have a PowerBook 150, you do not need to update the driver.Skip this section and go on to “St

10Step 4: Check the Before You InstalldiskIt is important that you check the Before You Install disk (or folder, if you areinstalling from a CD) for

Installing from floppy disks1 Insert the Install Disk 1 disk into a floppy disk drive.2 Turn on your computer.3 Open the Installer by double-clicking

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5Make sure that the destination disk indicated on the screen is the one on which you wantto install system software.If the wrong disk name appears, cl

2 Turn on your computer.If you are using an Apple CD-ROM drive, hold down the C key on yourkeyboard until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message.Not

To install customized system software, follow these steps:1 Turn off your computer.If you are installing from an external CD-ROM drive, turn off the d

The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components.7Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox

Getting additional helpOnce your new system is installed and you have restarted your computer, youwill see a new icon on your screen.The Guide icon is

If you have already installed System 7.5 and your computer has enoughmemory, you can install QuickDraw GX. For memory and processorguidelines, see Cha

1 Quit any open application programs or desk accessories.2 Insert the Install QuickDraw GX disk into a floppy disk drive, and open the disk bydouble-c

Using the Custom Install option: These instructions cover the Easy Installprocess, which is suitable for most users. Easy Install installs the files

New icon on your screenOnce you have installed QuickDraw GX and restarted your computer, youwill notice that a printer icon has appeared on your scree

2Click PDD Maker GX.You may need to scroll to find the PDD Maker GX icon.3Click Create.The icon for the PDD Maker appears on your desktop.4Close the C

iii1 Installing System Software 1Step 1: Decide what to install 1Macintosh System 7.5 2QuickDraw GX publishing software 3PowerTalk

Installing QuickDraw GX UtilitiesOnce you’ve installed QuickDraw GX using Easy Install, you can addadditional capabilities by installing the QuickDraw

3 Open the Installer by double-clicking its icon.If you are installing from a CD, open the Install QuickDraw GX installer alias.4When you see the Inst

7Make sure that the destination disk indicated on the screen is the one on which you wantto install software.If the wrong disk name appears, click the

Enabling Type 1 PostScript FontsTo enable Type 1 PostScript fonts for use with QuickDraw GX, follow thesteps below.1 Open the Type 1 Enabler utility b

If you have already installed System 7.5 and your computer has enoughmemory, you can install PowerTalk. For memory and processor guidelines,see Chapte

If you’re installing software from a CD: Open the System Software Installersfolder on the CD.If you’re installing software over a network: Find the

6 Click Install.The Installer places PowerTalk software on your hard disk. PowerTalksoftware includes system software (installed in your System Folder

Step 2: Set up your systemPowerTalk system software provides different levels of access security. The most basic safeguard is the key chain access co

The welcome screen appears.2 Read the screen and click Proceed.A dialog box appears, asking if you have a PowerShare account.3 Click No.A dialog box a

2 Installing QuickDraw GX 17Step 1: Install QuickDraw GX software 17New icon on your screen 20Step 2: Create a desktop icon for the PDD

4Type your name and the access code you want to use.IMPORTANTOnce your access code is set, you enter it each time yourcomputer starts up. You can leav

6When you see the next confirmation box, click OK.As soon as the confirmation box closes, open your Date and Time controlpanel and make sure that the

The welcome screen appears.2 Read the screen and click Proceed.A dialog box appears, asking if you have a PowerShare account.3 Click Yes.The computer

4When the navigation dialog box appears, select the PowerShare service you want toaccess and click OK.You can also double-click the PowerShare service

6When you see the confirmation box, click OK.After a moment another confirmation box appears with additionalinformation. Click OK.You now have access

To check the name of your computer, follow these steps:1Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.2 Open Sharing Setup.3Add any missing informati

Turning off PowerTalkTo turn off collaboration services for an extended period, click the Off buttonin the PowerTalk Setup control panel and restart

If you have already installed System 7.5 and your computer has enoughmemory, you can install OpenDoc. For memory and processor guidelines, seeChapter

Using the Easy Install optionOpenDoc’s Easy Install option automatically installs the correct software foryour computer. Follow these steps:1 Quit any

4When you see the OpenDoc Installer’s welcome screen, click Continue.The Easy Install dialog box appears. (The dialog box that appears on yourscreen m

6 What’s New 57Audio CD player 58Automating system tasks 58The Script Editor 58The scriptable Finder and automated tasks 59Co

7Follow the instructions on the screen.On-screen messages tell you if you need to insert other disks. It takes a fewminutes to complete the installati

4When you see the Installer’s welcome screen, click Continue.5 Open the pop-up menu and choose Custom Install.The Custom Install dialog box appears, l

The Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re workingwith your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in theupper-rig

Getting answers to your questionsWhen you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the

3Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.Macintosh Guide gives you three ways to find information:mTopicslets y

2Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the Macintosh Gu

Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side

4Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructions

Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button.A small box appears on the left side of the window,

viContentsPowerTalk collaboration services 72Universal desktop mailbox 73Catalogs 73Key Chain security 74AppleMail 74Digital

4Click the question “How do I change the beep sound?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question.A small window appears with instructions for you

Tips for using Macintosh GuideHere are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder

Identifying objects on the screenSometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer by using

Learning useful shortcutsYou can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboardor mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking

3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display thenext wi

In addition to Macintosh Guide (described in Chapter 5), System 7.5 includesmore than fifty new features that offer:m enhanced productivitym better co

Audio CD playerYour system software provides built-in support for playing and programmingaudio compact discs. To use the player, your computer must ha

The scriptable Finder and automated tasksYou can use AppleScript to automate system tasks in the Finder. Your systemincludes sample scripts that autom

Control StripWhen you first turn on your computer after your install System 7.5, a line ofsmall pictures may appear in the lower left of the screen. T

Date and time displayThe time and date can be displayed on your menu bar. You use the Date andTime control panel to change the way your clock looks, s

7 Troubleshooting 89Problems during installation 89Problems using System 7.5 92Problems using QuickDraw GX 93Problems using PowerT

Easy file openingWith Macintosh Easy Open, you can open most Mac OS, DOS, or Windowsfiles even if you don’t have the program that created the document

To use the Extensions Manager during startup, hold down the Space bar asyou start up the computer. The control panel opens during startup to allowyou

The list of the matching items appears in the Items Found window. You canwork with items directly in this window. For example, you can move or copya f

Mobile computing enhancementsPowerBook battery managementThe PowerBook control panel combines all battery management settings intoone control panel. Y

File synchronizationThe File Assistant application program automatically synchronizes filesbetween PowerBook computers and other Mac OS-based computer

Note PadThe Note Pad supports Macintosh drag and drop. When you work in aprogram that supports drag and drop, you can drag an item to a new locationon

What does Open Transport install?Open Transport includes the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels. Thesereplace the Network and MacTCP control panels u

3 Use the “Connect via” pop-up menu (if available) to choose the port by which yourcomputer is connected to the network.4 Use the Current Zone pop-up

To set up your TCP/IP network connection, follow these steps:1Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.The Control Panels window opens.2Double-c

If you are connected using AppleTalk (MacIP), the pop-up menu looks like this:AppleTalk (MacIP) is most often used if your computer is using AppleRemo

To assign a Mac OS program to open each type of DOS file, open the Apple (K) menu and choose Control Panels. Then open the PC Exchangecontrol panel. P

Universal desktop mailboxPowerTalk gives you a single mailbox icon for all incoming and outgoingmail—including fax, voice, electronic mail, and docume

Key Chain securityPowerTalk lets you set up a single password (the key chain access code) thatreplaces individual passwords on individual application

QuickDraw GXOnce you install QuickDraw GX, you can get more powerful printing andfont handling, and improve your computer’s color-publishing capabilit

Improved printing dialog boxesWhen you choose Print in a program that supports QuickDraw GX (such asSimpleText), you use the QuickDraw GX printing dia

Printer sharingYou can share printers in much the same way as you share files. If yourprinter is directly connected to your computer, and your compute

TypographyQuickDraw GX automates much of the typographic process. QuickDraw GX-aware application programs allow you to create professional-lookingtypo

QuickDraw GX support for international text formatsUsed with QuickDraw GX-aware international programs, QuickDraw GXsupports the display and printing

Shut DownYou can now turn your computer off by choosing Shut Down from the Applemenu, or by pressing the Power key on your keyboard. (The Power key is

Simplifying basic tasksYou can customize your computer for novice users (such as less experiencedusers and children) or those who use the computer for

Step 1: Decide what to installThe System 7.5 upgrade package consists of four major components:m software to upgrade your computer to System 7.5m Qui

To open the Launcher window, open the Apple (K) menu and choose ControlPanels. Then open the Launcher control panel. To automatically open theLauncher

To set up the Documents folder, open the Apple (K) menu and chooseControl Panels. Then open the General Controls panel.Finder hidingYou can hide the F

Folder protectionYou can protect the software programs that make your computer operate from being accidentally deleted. The General Controls control p

Sound and video optionsDepending on the type of computer you have, you’ll either have two controlpanels that control the sounds your computer generate

StickiesYou can create notes and “stick” them onto your screen. You can choosecolors for your notes, and use fonts and styled text.To see your notes

Submenus for the Apple menuApple Menu Options lets you quickly get to items you use frequently byshowing them in submenus in the Apple (K) menu. For e

Telephone ManagerYour computer has built-in capabilities that let you take advantage ofcomputer-telephone integration. Programs that support the Telep

This chapter helps you solve some of the common problems you mayencounter when upgrading to System 7.5.Problems during installationThis section helps

The Update Driver option is not available in the Drive Setup utility.Problem: When you try to choose Update Driver from the Functions menu, itis dimm

Not enough disk spaceProblem: When you try to use the Installer, you see a message that there isnot enough disk space available.Cause: Your computer