System 7.5 Update 1.0
Overview and Installation

What is the Macintosh System 7.5 Update 1.0?

Update 1.0 is a set of software enhancements that improves the performance and reliability of Macintosh computers running system software 7.5.

When installed after Macintosh System Software version 7.5, this update provides enhancements to the system software-including the Launcher, system extensions, control panels, and applications-and provides solutions for problems encountered by some Macintosh computer users.

Before you install Update 1.0, review the section called "What the Update Provides" later in this Read Me. It explains the problem fixes and new features for your system, the Launcher, system extensions, control panels, and applications. For information about problems that Update 1.0 does not fix, see the "Tips" section.

Installing Update 1.0 from Disks

During the update, the Installer will automatically determine what software your model of Macintosh needs. However, if you want to install specific items you can choose Custom Install (see step 5 below).

1. Before you install Update 1.0, make sure that Macintosh System Software Version 7.5 is installed on your computer.

2. Insert the Install Disk 1 disk.

3. Double-click the Installer icon to open it.

4. Read the first screen, then click OK.

5. At the next screen, do one of the following:

  • To allow the Installer to automatically determine what software your computer needs, check the pop-up menu to make sure that Easy Install is displayed.
  • To select specific items to install, open the pop-up menu and choose Custom Install.

    6. Click the Install button.

    7. When you see a message that the installation was successful, click the Restart button.

    8. Installing the LaserWriter 8 version 8.2 printer driver removes the LaserWriter 8 Prefs file from your system. If you use the LaserWriter 8 printer driver, you need to restore your printer settings by following the instructions below:

  • Open the Chooser.
  • Click the LaserWriter 8 icon.
  • Click the printer name.
  • Click the Setup button.

    Installing Update 1.0 Over a Network

    To update Macintosh computers that are connected on a network, you can create a net install package and install over the network. Using a net install makes updating networked computers faster and simpler.

    Create a Net Install Package for Update 1.0

    1. Create a folder on the server called "System 7.5 Update Net Install."

    2. Insert the Install Disk 1 disk into the floppy disk drive.

    3. Open the disk and drag the following items into the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder:

  • the Installer
  • the Install System Update file
  • the Disk 1 icon

    4. Do the following for each of the 3 remaining installation disks:

  • Insert the disk in the floppy disk drive.
  • Open the disk.
  • Drag the disk icon into the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder.

    5. Verify that the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder contains the following icons:

  • Installer
  • Install System Update
  • Disk 1
  • Disk 2
  • Disk 3
  • Disk 4

    6. Close the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder.

    Install Update 1.0 Over a Network

    During the update, the Installer will automatically determine what software your model of Macintosh needs. However, if you want to install specific items you can choose Custom Install (see step 6 below).

    To install Update 1.0 over a network, follow the instructions below:

    1. Before you install Update 1.0, make sure that Macintosh System Software Version 7.5 is installed on your computer.

    2. Log onto the server that contains the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder.

    3. Open the System 7.5 Update Net Install folder.

    4. Double-click the Installer icon to open it.

    5. Read the first screen, then click OK.

    6. At the next screen, do one of the following:

  • To allow the Installer to automatically determine what software your computer needs, check the pop-up menu to make sure that Easy Install is displayed.
  • To select specific items to install, open the pop-up menu and choose Custom Install.

    7. Click the Install button.

    8. When you see a message that the installation was successful, click the Restart button.

    9. Installing the LaserWriter 8 version 8.2 printer driver removes the LaserWriter 8 Prefs file from your system. If you use the LaserWriter 8 printer driver, you need to restore your printer settings by following the instructions below:

  • Open the Chooser.
  • Click the LaserWriter 8 icon.
  • Click the printer name.
  • Click the Setup button.

    What the Update Provides

    The System 7.5 Update File

    The update installs a file called "System 7.5 Update" in your System Folder. The new file provides the following enhancements to System 7.5:

  • improves system stability when memory is very low

  • fixes a potential crash problem when shutting down or restarting Japanese systems with QuickTime 2.0 installed

  • fixes a potential crash problem when pasting large blocks of data

  • no longer opens the wrong original when you select an alias on the desktop of a disk other than the startup disk.

  • no longer interferes with custom colours that some applications use in the Open and Save dialogue boxes

  • The keyboard Power key can now be used to turn the computer off. To shut down the computer, press the Power key. When the dialogue box appears, you can shut down your computer, restart your computer, put it to sleep (if it supports sleep) or cancel the shutdown.

  • PowerBook 100 series: These computers do not have a Power key on their built-in keyboard. However, if you attach an external keyboard, the keyboard Power key can now be used to turn the computer off. To shut down the computer, press the Power key. When the dialogue box appears, you can shut down your computer, restart your computer, put it to sleep, or cancel the shutdown.

  • PowerBook Duo docks: Pressing the eject button automatically launches items in the Shutdown Items folder and shuts down the computer. No dialogue box appears.

  • PowerBook 500 models: improves trackpad performance

  • PowerBook 150: The update extends battery life by reducing power requirements during sleep mode. It also fixes a potential system freeze problem that occurs when you use the internal modem several times without restarting the computer. The PowerBook 150 Update system extension is no longer needed and is automatically removed from the Extensions folder (inside the System Folder) during installation.

  • Power Macintosh: Native QuickDraw speeds up operations such as scrolling, image filtering, and pattern and text drawing. The updated Serial Driver fixes a potential crash problem.

  • Power Macintosh (including those with the Power Macintosh upgrade card), Centris 660AV, Quadra 660AV, and Quadra 840AV: Updated video software prevents scrambled video when the computer starts up.

  • For Performa 630 series, PowerBook 150, Quadra 630, and LC 630 (models with internal IDE hard disks): The update fixes a problem that prevents the internal IDE disk from appearing on the desktop. The problem occurs when the internal IDE disk is the selected startup disk, but the computer is started up from an external hard disk by holding down the Command-Shift-Option-Delete keys during startup. The MountIDE system extension is no longer needed and is automatically removed from the Extensions folder (inside the System Folder) during installation.

  • Quadra 700: An ADB patch fixes a potential problem that can slow down the mouse or trackball.

  • Quadra 840AV: The updated Display Manager ensures that a multi-sync monitor is set to the correct resolution when you restart the computer.

    Launcher Enhancements

    Launcher version 2.7 supports Macintosh Drag and Drop so that it's easier to add or remove items:

  • To add an item, open the Launcher and drag the item into the Launcher window or onto a category button. The system creates a new Launcher button for the item by placing an alias in the Launcher Items folder. The original item remains on your hard disk.

  • To remove an item from the Launcher, hold down the Option key and drag the button out of the Launcher.

  • To move a Launcher button into a new category, hold down the Option key and drag the button to a category (grouping) button along the top of the Launcher window.

  • To open a file, drag the file's icon onto a Launcher button that represents an application program. For example, you can open a SimpleText file by dragging its icon onto the SimpleText button. If the program the button represents can open the file, the button is highlighted when you drag the file to it.

  • To put a file into a folder, drag the file's icon onto a Launcher button that represents a folder.

  • To re-size the currently visible Launcher buttons, hold down the Command key and click inside the Launcher window. Then choose a new size from the pop-up menu.

  • To open a category button's folder (located in the Launcher Items folder), hold down the Option key and click the grouping button.

    System Extension Enhancements

  • File Sharing version 7.6.1 improves overall performance and provides new functionality. When file sharing is turned on, removable disks and CD-ROMs will automatically be shared-except for audio CDs, which will no longer be shared. You no longer have to turn off file sharing in order to eject a removable disk or CD-ROM.

  • Apple Guide version 1.2.5 improves performance, runs native on Power Macintosh models, and is compatible with At Ease.

  • SCSI Manager version 4.3.1

    - works with Performa 630 series, PowerBook 150, Quadra 630, and LC 630.

    - fixes a potential data corruption problem on Quadra 840AV and Quadra 660AV models.

    - fixes a potential crash problem when using some external hard disks.

  • Speech Manager version 1.3 is provided. (It was not provided on the System 7.5 upgrade disks.)

  • Power Macintosh models with PowerTalk and At Ease installed: PowerTalk Mailbox version 1.1.1 fixes a potential crash problem that occurs when you select Go To At Ease from the File menu. PowerTalk and At Ease now work together cleanly.

  • The System 7.5 Update file contains the functionality of and removes the following extensions: EM Sound Update, PowerBook 150 Update, and Mount IDE Drive.

  • The updated Threads Library (ThreadsLib) provides additional information for developers on Power Macintoshes.

  • The updated Math Functions Library (MathLib) boosts performance of math operations on Power Macintoshes.

    Control Panel Enhancements

  • General Controls version 7.5.3 improves Application folder and System Folder locking and provides more specific error messages for folder locking.

  • Apple Menu Options version 1.0.1 improves performance and shows non-AppleShare servers in the Recent Servers submenu.

  • Keyboard version 7.5.1, by default, does not allow a keyboard shortcut for changing keyboard layouts. To turn on the shortcut, open the Keyboard control panel and click the Command-Option-space bar checkbox to put a check in it.

  • WindowShade version 1.3.1 fixes a potential crash problem that occurs when memory is very low.

  • MacTCP version 2.0.6

    - shortens retransmission delays.

    - prevents potential out-of-memory errors.

    - makes configuring communications easier.

    - gives you more control over the choice of server(s) to contact and the order in which they are contacted.

  • Centris 610 and Quadra 610 with the 610 PC Card installed: PC Setup version 1.0.5 is provided. (It was not provided on the System 7.5 upgrade disks.)

  • Macintosh Easy Open version 1.1.1 works better with drag and drop on document converters and fixes problems with cut and paste between Macintosh and PC applications on Macintosh computers with a PC Card installed.

    Application Enhancements

  • SimpleText version 1.2 provides the following enhancements:

    - Large documents, PICT files, and page ranges (i. e., pages 2 and 3 of a 5-page document) print correctly.

    - Page Up, Page Down, and scrolling work better with Portable Digital Documents (PDDs) and other documents.

    - Editing features (such as Cut, Copy, the forward delete key on extended keyboards, underlining, and selected text highlighting) work correctly.

    - SimpleText documents that use a system font now retain their fonts when opened on a Macintosh with a different system font.

    - In the Don't Save/Save/Cancel dialogue box, you can type "D" or Command-D for Don't Save.

    - If you Quit with an unsaved document, choose Save in the Don't Save/Save/Cancel dialogue box, then choose Cancel in the Save dialogue box, SimpleText now cancels the Quit rather than quitting.

    - Remote program linking (controlling SimpleText with AppleScript from another Macintosh) is enabled by default.

  • Find File version 1.1.1 handles restricted-access disks better.

  • The Synchronise Folders AppleScript automated task - Compares the contents of two folders and synchronises their contents. This version handles nested folders properly.

  • A new AppleScript automated task-Share a Folder (No Guest)-lets you automatically share a folder with the Guest access disabled.

  • Stickies version 1.0.1 fixes a potential crash problem that occurs when Stickies launches with a "collapsed" note window.

  • Jigsaw version 1.0.1 fixes sound problems caused by a third-party extension.

  • PowerTalk Catalogues Extension version 1.1.1 no longer displays an out-of-memory error when you open the Catalogue.

  • PowerTalk AppleMail version 1.1.2 works better on systems with many fonts installed and defaults to "sender only" for mail replies.

  • PowerTalk DigiSign Utility version 1.1.1 improves printing on HP DeskWriter C and 550-style printers.

  • PowerTalk Setup version B2-1.1 improves the visual layout of the control panel window so that items do not overlap.

  • Direct Dialup version 1.1.1 works better when dialling using a long string and won't time out while sending a large letter or a letter with a large enclosure.

    LaserWriter version 8.2 Printer Driver

    The LaserWriter version 8.2 printer driver provides the following enhancements:

  • The new Setup button in the Chooser automatically looks for the selected printer, selects the appropriate PostScript Printer Definition (PPD) file, and configures the paper trays. If you wish, you can manually configure the PPDs and papers trays by clicking the Setup button a second time.

  • The destination in the Print dialogue box resets to "Printer" instead of retaining the previous print job destination. For example, if the previous destination was "Fax," the destination automatically resets to "Printer" for the next job.

  • You can tab backwards through the fields in all print dialogues by pressing Shift-Tab.

    Installing the LaserWriter 8 version 8.2 printer driver removes the LaserWriter 8 Prefs file from your system. After you install, you need to set up your printer. Follow the steps below:

    1. Open the Chooser.
    2. Click the LaserWriter 8 icon.
    3. Click the printer you want to use.
    4. Click the Setup button.

    Tips

    Problem with PC Setup 1.0.5 on the Macintosh SE, Plus, Classic, Portable, and PowerBook 100

    If you use the Custom Install option, do not install PC Setup on a Macintosh SE, Plus, Classic, Portable, or PowerBook 100 (models with the 68000 processor). When installed on these models, PC Setup causes the system to crash. Easy Install will not install PC Setup on any of these models.

    Apple Menu Options "Recent Documents" and Application Launch Time

    "Recent Documents" tracking in Apple Menu Options monitors all files that are opened, even those opened by an application as part of its launch sequence (for example, drop-in filters used by desktop publishing packages). This can significantly slow down the launching of such applications. At present, the solutions are to disable "Recent Documents" tracking in the Apple Menu Options control panel or turn off Apple Menu Options in the Extensions Manager.

    Reset Apple Menu Options

    The update returns all settings in the Apple Menu Options control panel to their default values. If you have made any changes to Apple Menu Options, you'll need to select them again.

    Macintosh Centris/Quadra 660AV, Quadra 840AV, and Alert Sounds

    If you have a Macintosh Centris/Quadra 660AV or Quadra 840AV, some system alert sounds may not play correctly with the Alert Volume turned down. To avoid the problem, keep the Alert Volume turned all the way up and adjust the Built-in system volume. (To adjust Built-In volume, open the Sound control panel and choose Volumes from the pop-up menu.)

    Problem with Guides on Some Power Macintosh Models

    If you have a Power Macintosh and have trouble opening the Tutorial, Macintosh Guide, Shortcuts, or other Apple Guide databases, you may have extra files that don't belong on your computer. To solve the problem, follow the steps below:

    1. Open the Extensions folder (inside the System Folder) and drag the PowerBook Guide Additions file to the Wastebasket.

    2. Unless your computer is an AV model, drag the following items to the Wastebasket:

  • Video Guide Additions
  • Video Player Guide Additions
  • Speech Guide Additions

    3. Choose Empty Wastebasket from the Special menu.

    4. Restart your computer.

    MathLib Installed on Non-Power Macintosh Systems

    The update installs the Math Functions Library, which is intended for Power Macintosh systems, on some non-Power Macintosh systems (in the Extensions folder). Unless you have a Power Macintosh or plan to install a Power Macintosh upgrade card, you may remove the file by dragging it to the Wastebasket.

    Setting AppleTalk to Inactive while FileSharing is on

    If you set AppleTalk to Inactive, either through the Chooser or the Control Strip, while File Sharing is on, the Sharing Setup control panel will show File Sharing is on. File Sharing is actually off.

    Removing PowerTalk

    If you wish to remove PowerTalk software from your computer, follow the steps below:

    1. Do the following to clean out your mailboxes:

  • Save any important messages as text to your hard disk.
  • Check your out box to make sure that all mail has been sent.

    2. Restart your computer with all extensions off by holding down the Shift key during startup.

    3. When the computer is ready, open the System Folder and drag the PowerTalk Data folder to the Wastebasket.

    4. Open the Apple Menu Items folder (inside the System Folder) and drag the Mail and Catalogues folder to the Wastebasket.

    5. Open the Control Panels folder (inside the System Folder) and drag PowerTalk Setup to the Wastebasket.

    6. Open the Extensions folder (inside the System Folder) and drag the following items to the Wastebasket:

  • AppleTalk Service (the PowerTalk extension)
  • Catalogues Extension (system extension)
  • Mailbox Extension (system extension)
  • PowerTalk Extension (system extension)
  • PowerTalk Guide (Apple Guide document)
  • PowerTalk Manager (system extension)

    7. Open the Preferences folder (inside the System Folder) and drag the following items to the Wastebasket:

  • AppleMail Letterheads (folder)
  • PowerTalk Setup Preferences (PowerTalk Manager document)
  • PowerTalk Startup Preferences (PowerTalk Manager document)

    8. Close the System Folder.

    9. Open the Apple Extras folder (on your hard drive) and drag the PowerTalk folder to the Wastebasket.

    10. Choose Empty Wastebasket from the Special menu.

    11. Restart your computer.

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