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Apple IIe Card User Manual

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PREFACE-BEFORE YOU START
Now you have the best of both worlds. With an Apple IIe Card installed in
your Macintosh computer, you can take advantage of the newest Macintosh
technology and still run the world's largest collection of personal computer
software -- more than 10,000 Apple IIe programs. This guide tells you how.
About the Apple IIe Card
The Apple IIe Card is an accessory card that lets you run Apple IIe programs
on a Macintosh LC computer. Once you've set a few options in the card's
Option Panel, turning the Macintosh into an Apple IIe is as simple as double-
clicking an icon on the Macintosh desktop.
While your Macintosh LC is in the Apple IIe environment, it performs just
like an Apple IIe computer. You start up Apple IIe programs, work with Apple
IIe files, use Apple II system utilities -- just as you do on an Apple IIe.
And what you see on the Macintosh monitor is exactly what you'd see on an
Apple IIe monitor.
And you can return to the Macintosh desktop by clicking a button.
About this Guide
This guide contains all the information you need to use the Apple IIe Card
with your Macintosh LC. Here's what you'll find in this guide:
- Chapter 1, "Preparing the Equipment," tells you how to connect Apple IIe
disk drives and other devices to your Macintosh LC computer. It also
discusses how to prepare your hard disk so it can store Apple IIe files.
- Chapter 2, "Preparing the Software," tells you how to install the Apple IIe
Card software.
- Chapter 3, "Learning to Use the Apple IIe Card," contains a brief tutorial
that teaches you step by step how to run Apple IIe programs on the Macintosh
LC.
- Chapter 4, "Setting Up Cards and Slots," describes how to use the special
Apple IIe Card software to install and arrange the Apple IIe cards.
- Chapter 5, "Reference," provides instructions for all the features of the
Apple IIe Card and its software program, IIe Startup.
- Appendix A, "Troubleshooting," provides important tips to help you if you
run into problems.
- Appendix B, "Using a Hard Disk," explains how to store and use Apple IIe
programs and files on your hard disk.
- Appendix C, "Creating Custom Partitions," gives technical details on how to
create a ProDOS partition on your hard disk if you need the partition to be
larger or smaller than the standard 10 megabytes (MB).
- Appendix D, "Parts of the Apple IIe Card Software," explains what each of
the Apple IIe Card files does.
- Appendix E, "Installing Printer Software for the IIe Startup Disk,"
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Apple IIe Card Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryComputer Hardware
DeviceApple IIe Card
TypeExpansion Card
Processor65C02
Clock Speed1 MHz
Memory128 KB
CompatibilityMacintosh
FunctionApple IIe Emulation
GraphicsApple IIe compatible
Video OutputMacintosh video output
Audio OutputApple IIe compatible
PortsJoystick

Summary

Preface - Before You Start

About the Apple IIe Card

Explains the Apple IIe Card's function and basic operation on a Macintosh LC computer.

About this Guide

Outlines the content and structure of the guide, chapter by chapter, detailing what each section covers.

Before You Begin

Lists prerequisites and assumptions for users before they begin using the guide and the Apple IIe Card.

Some Visual Cues

Explains special text elements, key mappings, and important notes used throughout the guide.

Quick Reference Card - Startup Method

Opening the Option Panel

Explains how to access the Option Panel from the Apple IIe environment by pressing specific keys.

Chapter 1 - Preparing the Equipment

Protecting the Disks

Instructs users to lock the Apple IIe Card disks to prevent accidental file changes or erasure.

Using a Hard Disk to Store Apple IIe Files

Discusses the decision to use a hard disk for Apple IIe files and how to prepare it.

Deciding where to store your Apple IIe files

Helps users decide whether to store Apple IIe files on a hard disk or floppy disks.

Reserving hard disk space for Apple IIe files

Details the process of partitioning a hard disk to create dedicated space for Apple IIe files.

Connecting Apple IIe Disk Drives

Explains how to connect compatible Apple IIe floppy disk drives to the Macintosh LC.

Connecting Other Devices

Details how to connect other Apple IIe devices like joysticks and hand controls.

Connecting Your Old Apple IIe Hard Disk

Provides instructions for connecting an older Apple SCSI hard disk to the Macintosh LC.

Chapter 2 - Preparing the Software

Checking for Late-breaking News

Instructs users to check the Read Me file for last-minute changes or updates to the instructions.

Preparing the Startup Disk for Your Apple IIe Card

Explains how to install the Apple IIe Card software onto the Macintosh startup disk.

If you do not have a hard disk

Details how to prepare a floppy startup disk if a hard disk is not available for software installation.

Setting up the printer software

Guides users on setting up printer software for the IIe Startup Disk and selecting printers.

Chapter 3 - Learning to Use the Apple IIe Card

Important Details for Floppy Disk Startup People

Provides crucial information and specific procedures for users who started up from a floppy disk.

Starting up from the IIe Startup Disk

Explains the essential technique for starting up the computer from the IIe Startup Disk.

Switching Between the Macintosh and Apple IIe Environments

Details how to easily switch between the Macintosh and Apple IIe operating environments.

Method 1: Double-clicking a Macintosh icon

Describes launching Apple IIe programs by double-clicking their icons within the Macintosh environment.

Method 2: Restarting the Apple IIe Card

Explains how to launch Apple IIe programs by restarting the Apple IIe Card.

Using the Option Panel

Introduces the Apple IIe Option Panel for managing settings and switching between environments.

Opening and closing the Option Panel

Provides steps for opening and closing the Apple IIe Option Panel from the Apple IIe environment.

Exploring the Option Panel

Guides users through navigating and interacting with different panels within the Option Panel.

Practicing moving the cards in the Option Panel

Provides a practical exercise for moving card icons within the Option Panel.

Managing Apple IIe Files

Explains how to manipulate Apple IIe files from the Macintosh environment like regular files.

Chapter 4 - Setting Up Cards and Slots

Deciding How to Arrange the Cards in the Option Panel

Guides users on planning the arrangement of Apple IIe accessory cards in the Option Panel slots.

Basing the plan on Your original Apple IIe

Explains how to base card arrangement plans on an existing Apple IIe computer setup.

Basing the plan on a typical Apple IIe

Provides guidance on planning card arrangements based on typical Apple IIe configurations.

Arranging the Cards in the Optional Panel

Details the process of physically arranging card icons within the Option Panel according to the user's plan.

Setting the Options For Your Cards

Explains how to adjust settings for various Apple IIe accessory cards in the Option Panel.

Chapter 5 - Reference

Starting Up the IIe Startup Program

Details how to start the IIe Startup program to access the Apple IIe environment.

Using More Than One Preference File

Describes creating and managing multiple preference files for different Option Panel settings.

Starting Up an Apple IIe Program

Explains two methods for starting Apple IIe programs from the Macintosh or Apple IIe environment.

Using Apple IIe Files with Macintosh Programs

Details how to transfer and use Apple IIe files with Macintosh programs.

Copying Apple IIe pictures

Provides steps for copying Apple IIe screen images to the Macintosh Clipboard.

Using Network File Servers

Explains how to use Apple IIe files and start up from network file servers.

Personalizing Apple IIe Work Environment

Introduces personalization of the Apple IIe environment using the Option Panel.

Changing the processing speed setting

Details how to adjust the processing speed for the Apple IIe Card between normal and fast.

Choosing a startup beep sound

Explains how to select a startup beep sound for the Apple IIe Card.

Setting the keys' repeat rate

Describes how to adjust the keyboard repeat rate in the Apple IIe environment.

Setting the delay before keys repeat

Explains how to adjust the delay before keys start repeating in the Apple IIe environment.

Changing the Type Ahead setting

Details how to turn the Type Ahead feature on or off in the Apple IIe environment.

Changing the Display setting

Guides users on changing the display setting between color and monochrome.

Changing the character set

Explains how to change the text character set from normal to inverse.

Changing or adding an Option Panel key

Describes how to add a secondary key combination for opening the Option Panel.

Changing the mouse tracking rate

Details how to adjust the mouse tracking speed and sensitivity in the Apple IIe environment.

Configuring Cards and Slots

Explains how Apple IIe programs look for hardware in specific slots and how the Macintosh simulates this.

Changing the Memory Expansion Card size

Guides users on setting the size of the Apple II Memory Expansion Card.

Setting the Serial Cards

Details how to configure serial cards for modem and printer ports.

Making changes to the Printer Card

Explains how to extend the printer timeout setting for the Printer Card.

Changing the slot settings

Describes how to indicate the location of Apple IIe cards in the Slot Configuration panel.

Changing the startup settings

Guides users on changing the startup device setting for the Apple IIe Card.

Ejecting Disks

Explains how to eject disks from built-in and external drives using the Option Panel or keystrokes.

Navigation in the Apple IIe Environment

Explains how to navigate within the Apple IIe environment and between environments using the Option Panel.

Opening the Option Panel

Details the primary method for opening the Option Panel from the Apple IIe environment.

Limiting access to the Option Panel

Describes methods to restrict access to the Option Panel settings.

Returning to your work

Guides users on how to return to their previous task after using the Option Panel.

Restarting the Apple IIe Card

Explains how to restart the Apple IIe Card, applying setting changes.

Quitting the Apple IIe environment

Provides steps to quit the Apple IIe environment and return to the Macintosh desktop.

Getting Help

Explains how to use the Help button within the Option Panel for assistance.

Saving a picture of an Apple IIe screen

Details how to save a snapshot of the Apple IIe screen as a PICT file.

Printing a picture of an Apple IIe screen

Describes how to print a snapshot of the Apple IIe screen.

Appendix A - Troubleshooting

Problems with Apple IIe Files and Disks

Addresses issues related to accessing Apple IIe partitions, ProDOS disks, and file servers.

Problems with IIe Startup

Covers problems related to Option Panel settings not taking effect or IIe Startup errors.

Problems Starting Up an Apple IIe Program

Provides troubleshooting steps for when Apple IIe programs fail to start.

I can't hear the beep

Offers solutions for not hearing the Apple IIe beep sound.

My Apple IIe program runs too slowly

Provides tips to improve slow Apple IIe program performance.

My Apple IIe program runs too fast

Provides tips to correct Apple IIe programs running too fast.

Problems with the Modem

Addresses problems related to modems not being recognized or not working properly.

Problems with Printing

Offers solutions for common printing issues encountered with the Apple IIe Card.

Appendix B - Using a Hard Disk

Manipulating AppleIIe Files On the Macintosh Desktop

Explains how to copy, move, and delete Apple IIe files on the Macintosh desktop.

Appendix C - Creating Custom Partitions

Appendix D - Parts of the Apple IIe Card Software

Appendix E - Installing Printer Software for the IIe Startup Disk

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