Apple 500 Series manual PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide

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network, backing up files on 43 networking hardware, connecting 40 nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery.

See batteries

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on-screen help. See Balloon Help; Guide menu; Macintosh Guide

opening

applications and desk accessories 42 the display 3

icons 25

open programs, displaying 42

Power On key 4, 10, 12, 36

troubleshooting 5, 37 power sources 45 printer, connecting 28 printer port 28

problems. See troubleshooting programs. See application programs

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question mark on screen, troubleshooting 5

questions. See Balloon Help; Guide menu; Macintosh Guide; PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide; troubleshooting

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plug adapters for overseas travel 61 plugging in the computer 1–2 pointer, moving 7–8

ports, illustration of 27 power adapter 1, 2, 5, 58

recharging batteries and 47–48 power adapter cable 2

power adapter port 2, 27 PowerBook Setup control panel

28, 29, 31

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PowerBook video adapter cable 35 power conservation 11, 34, 50 power cord 1

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RAM installing 40

protecting contents of 46 RAM disk, restarting the

computer and 12 recharging batteries 1, 47–48 removing or replacing batteries 48–49 repairing the computer 57 repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) 52 Restart command (Special menu) 12 restarting the computer 12

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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 ProgramsSwitching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementResponding to low-power messages What you should doWhat you should know 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 Eye fatigue Arranging your work area and equipmentChair Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseAvoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?External monitor 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