Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Solutions to common problems

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Solutions to common problems

This section contains descriptions of problems you could experience with your computer. Some problems may be caused by your CD-ROM drive, so if you don’t find your problem here, be sure to check the section, “Solutions to CD-ROM Problems,” later in this chapter.

The computer is turned on but the screen is dark.

One of the following is probably the cause:

mYou have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the computer has not been used for a certain period.

Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver.

mThe screen control buttons (ü) are not adjusted properly. Press the top screen control button to lighten the screen.

mThe Macintosh is not getting power.

Check that the computer’s power cord is firmly connected to the computer and plugged into a grounded electrical outlet, and that the outlet has power.

If you are displaying video from your computer on a television screen, it is normal for your computer monitor to be dark.

The screen image is off center.

If the picture on your screen appears to be off center, use the centering controls on the back of the computer to adjust it. Use a small screwdriver to turn the controls.

Vertical centering control

Horizontal centering control

The computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately.

Your computer has a clock that runs continuously. When the computer is turned off, a battery keeps the clock running. If your clock begins to keep time inaccurately, have your Apple-authorized service provider replace the battery.

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Contents User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting Help Expanding Your Computer and Using Special FeaturesIndex 119 TroubleshootingCommunications regulation information DOC statement Page Welcome to Macintosh Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Off position Power switch Installing an expansion card Connecting the mouse and keyboard ADB port Connecting other equipment Adjusting the angle of the screenTurning the computer on for the first time Check to see what’s on your screen What’s next? Problems starting up?Learning the basics Without moving the mouse, click the mouse button Menus Reviewing the basicsWindows IconsTurning the computer on Turning the computer offUser’s Guide Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsChapter Expanding Your Computer Your computer at a glance Video input Connecting additional equipmentUsing the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Using the built-in microphone Adding an Ethernet card or a second monitor Expanding memoryReplacing internal storage devices Page Using Programs and Backing Up Disks Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Making backup copies of your documentsProtecting the information on a disk Restoring the information on your hard disk Special memory requirements Using older Macintosh programsUsing the CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Ejecting a CD-ROM discStandard file formats Types of compact discs you can useOther CD-ROM formats Audio CDsPhoto CDs Playing audio CDsWorking with Photo CDs Obtaining Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CDSharing a CD-ROM disc over a network If you have trouble TroubleshootingWhen you have questions Take your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Solutions to common problems Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk You see a message that you need to have an FPU installed Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program Problems using the CD-ROM drive Solutions to CD-ROM problemsProblems using CD-ROM discs Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs Problems playing audio CDs Problems using Photo CDs If your computer’s performance decreases Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskIf you see a blinking question mark on your screen Starting up from a CD-ROM discIf you see the Macintosh desktop Problems starting up from the CD? Checking for damage on your hard disk How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Initializing a hard disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemList of drives, click the disk you want to initialize When should you install or reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwarePage Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigueThighs horizontal What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueSafety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the built-in monitorHandling CD-ROM discs Handling floppy disksTo avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyEjecting a disk Cleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring Locking and unlocking the mouseTo unlock the mouse, follow these steps Page Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Appendix B Opening the computer Press the side of the switch marked with the j symbolSet the panel aside Wire handle Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Installing an LC-PDS cardInstalling a communication card Align the card over the communication slot Closing the computer Press the reset button Snap the base of the back panel into place Page Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardControl key Typing special characters and symbols Key combination Special key combinationsAppendix D If You Purchase Additional Equipment Connecting to an Ethernet networkAppendix D Connecting a second monitor for video mirroring Appendix D Index CD-ROM disc. 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