Apple 200 Series manual Problems turning on your computer?

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Problems turning on your computer?

mThe computer made a sound, but you can’t see anything on the screen.

Adjust the brightness control buttons until an image appears and the screen is easy to read.

Brightness

mNothing happened when you pressed the Power On key.

Make sure the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source. If the power adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on. Then try pressing the Power On key again.

If you still get no results, press the power button on the back of the computer.

Power button

If neither the Power On key nor the power button turns the computer on, see the PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide you received with your computer for help.

Getting Started

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Contents User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Power ManagementIndex Communications regulation information Vcci statement Power On button Power adapter port Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display Turning on the computer Problems turning on your computer? Chapter What’s next? Learning the basics Tutorial are highlighted, then release the trackball button Reviewing the basics Turning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’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 shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock Connecting Additional Equipment PowerBook Duo MiniDock Connecting a printer PowerBook Duo Floppy AdapterSee the documentation that came with the modem Connecting a modemExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesHDI-30 Scsi Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the power button Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsWorking with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPage Power sources Power ManagementResponding to low-power messages What you should know What you should doRecharging in the computer Recharging the batteryRecharging in a recharger Place the battery in the recharger as shown Recharging in both the computer and a recharger Removing or replacing the batteryReplacement batteries come with a door attached Disposing of dead batteries Replacing the backup batteryReconditioning the battery Following appears Maximizing work time Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueKeyboard and trackball Mouse What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueImportant 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 Disk Tools disk 53 display. See also screen Index Index Index Index See Scsi Y, Z Apple Computer, Inc