Apple 500 Series manual Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode, Quitting Scsi disk mode

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WARNING Always disconnect your PowerBook from the adapter cable when you are not using it as a SCSI disk. Your PowerBook will not work correctly if the adapter cable remains attached.

Drawing battery power in SCSI disk mode

Your PowerBook continues to draw battery power when you use it as a SCSI disk. Low battery power is indicated by a blinking low-power warning on the PowerBook’s screen.

If you see this warning while using your computer as a SCSI disk, either plug in the power adapter or quit SCSI disk mode, as described in the next section, so you can remove the battery for recharging.

Quitting SCSI disk mode

Shut down the computer your PowerBook is connected to.

Tap the Power On (P) key once to turn the PowerBook off.

Turn off any other SCSI devices in the chain.

Disconnect the PowerBook from the adapter cable.

If you regularly plan to connect your PowerBook to the same computer, you can leave the adapter cable attached to the SCSI chain or the other computer.

IMPORTANT Do not leave the adapter cable attached to the PowerBook. If you do, the computer will behave as though it is still in SCSI disk mode when you try to restart.

5If necessary, disconnect the adapter cable from the other computer or its SCSI chain.

Your equipment is now ready for normal use. Make sure that the SCSI chain is properly terminated.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display To turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the computerProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’sGuide 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 shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a modem Connecting a printerExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsFinding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementWhat you should know Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do Recharging the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteriesPower Management Maximizing work time Maximizing the life of batteriesHealth-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseExternal monitor Avoiding fatigueWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System