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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Before you begin...................................................................................................1-2
Front panel features.............................................................................................1-3
Rear panel ports....................................................................................................1-4
Assembling your StarMax system.....................................................................1-7
Voltages for different locations..................................................................1-15
Connecting audio equipment...........................................................................1-16
Sound ports...................................................................................................1-16
Connecting most audio equipment...........................................................1-17
Connecting and positioning a microphone..............................................1-18
Connecting external stereo speakers.........................................................1-19
Connecting external SCSI devices ...................................................................1-20
Before you connect a device.......................................................................1-21
Connecting a SCSI device...........................................................................1-23
Connecting other equipment............................................................................1-24
Chapter 2 Turning the Computer on for the First Time
Problems starting up?..........................................................................................2-4
What’s next?..........................................................................................................2-5
Using the mouse...................................................................................................2-6
Reviewing the basics............................................................................................2-8
Menus..............................................................................................................2-8
Icons.................................................................................................................2-9
Windows.........................................................................................................2-9
Inserting a CD-ROM disc or other CD............................................................2-10
Turning the computer off..................................................................................2-12
Using the Shut Down command...............................................................2-12
Using the Shut Down desk accessory.......................................................2-13
Using the keyboard.....................................................................................2-14
If you cannot shut down (power off) your computer............................2-14
Where to find answers.......................................................................................2-15
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