Apple Macintosh Classic - Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Macintosh; Plugging in the Computer; Connecting Keyboard and Mouse

- First, turn to Part I to set up the computer.
- Then turn to Part II to learn the basics about using your Macintosh (you'll
use the Macintosh Basics disk as well as this guide).
- After that, you will be ready to use your Macintosh. This is a good time to
use the training materials that came with any programs you might have
purchased with your new computer.
You may also want to look at the HyperCard program that came with your
Macintosh. If you see a folder labeled "HyperCard" when you open your hard
disk icon, HyperCard has already been installed on your hard disk. Consult
the HyperCard Basics book for questions regarding HyperCard.
For now, turn to Part I to find out how to get your computer up and running.
USING YOUR CLASSIC-CHAPTER 1
Setting Up
Setting up your Macintosh Classic involves these steps:
- Plugging in the computer
- Connecting the mouse and keyboard
When you have completed the steps described in this chapter, your computer
will be ready to use.
Plugging in the computer
In addition to providing power to the computer, plugging in the Macintosh
Classic grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you
are setting up.
1. Plug the socket end of the power cord into the back of the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or
power strip.
Connecting the keyboard and mouse
Follow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse:
1. With the keyboard facing you, plug either end of the keyboard cable (flat
side of the plug up) into the socket marked with the symbol on the left side
of the keyboard.
2. Plug the other end of the keyboard cable (flat side of the plug up) into
the socket marked with the symbol on the back of the Macintosh Classic.
3. Plug the mouse cable into the socket on the right side of the keyboard.
This arrangement works best for most right-handed people. If you are left-
handed, you may want to plug the keyboard cable into the socket on the right
side of the keyboard and the mouse cable into the socket on the left side of
the keyboard.