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Chapter 7

Power Management

In this chapter

mChecking the battery level

mResponding to low-power messages

mRecharging the battery

mRemoving or replacing the battery

mMaximizing battery life

mGetting the most work time out of the battery

Monitoring the battery charge level

Your computer’s main power source is a nickel-cadmium battery. The battery provides power for up to 3 hours of work (the exact time depends on how often you use the hard disk, how bright the screen is, and other factors). Use the Battery desk accessory to monitor the charge level of the battery so you can recharge it when necessary.

Using the Battery desk accessory

To open the Battery desk accessory, choose Battery from the Apple (K) menu.

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Apple 145B manual Monitoring the battery charge level, Using the Battery desk accessory, 101

Contents

Macintosh User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Choose a command ChapterWorking on the Desktop Arranging your work space and equipmentContents Open a document Change a document Save your work so farMake more changes Quit a program Change the name of an icon Use the TrashSetting Up Your Programs PartUsing Disks 139 141Specifying which items you want opened at startup 146Printing the contents of a window or the desktop Controlling background printing Working with fonts184 Other ways to use the LaserWriter Font Utility196 Connecting to a shared diskChanging your password Using access privileges Access privilege strategiesSetting Scsi ID numbers 214Shift-click 240Moving, copying, and renaming an icon Making a window the active windowInitializing a disk in MS-DOS format Using Caps Lock Typing special characters and symbolsAppendix C Map Radio and television interference XivHow to Use This Book Welcome to MacintoshPage Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Power adapter port Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Setting up the computerPlug in the power adapter Open the display Slide the latch to the right and lift up the displayPower button Turn on the computerTrouble? Contrast control Brightness controlWhat to do next Reset button Speaker Elevation feet Printer port´ Interrupt button Microphone optionalWhy back up? Backing up your hard diskWhat you need Make the copy Insert metal end first Click the appropriate choice, as followsInsert a high-density floppy disk into the disk drive If something happens to your hard disk Turning the PowerBook on and off To turn the PowerBook offConserve power when you won’t be using it for several hours OffAutomatic sleep To put the PowerBook to sleepSleep On/off summary To turn the PowerBook onWhen the PowerBook is on, you can do your work An icon near the lower-right corner representing the Trash Trash iconChoose Restart from the Special menu Press and release the reset buttonRestarting a computer that’s already on Hold down the power button for 5 seconds Restart from a floppy diskAdjust the screen brightness and contrast controls Learning the basicsBefore you begin Take the Macintosh Basics tour firstFinding the tour Starting the tour from the hard diskContinues Hhh Now your screen should look like the following illustrationHh h h Starting the tour from a floppy disk After a moment, your screen should look like thisHh h h ± Warning Do not use the computer in or near waterDo not drop or jar the computer Do not use the computer in wet or dusty environments Do not touch the screen with any sharp or pointed objectsHealth concerns associated with computer use Repetitive stress injuries Arranging your work space and equipment ChairKeyboard and trackball Change hand positions often to avoid fatigueMouse Built-in displayGeneral suggestions Page Working on the Desktop Use the trackball PointClick Press Drag Choose a command Telling the Macintosh to do something involves two stepsDots, indicating that it has been opened Open an iconClick the startup hard disk icon to select it Look at the contents of a window Continues Size box Working on the Desktop Make a window larger or smallerActive window Zoom box Click the zoom box near the right end of the title barClick the zoom box again Move the hidden contents of a window into view Horizontal scroll bar Scroll arrowClose a window Click the close boxScroll box Close boxTitle bar Move a windowPoint to the title bar of the active Macintosh HD window What’s on the desktop? Icons represent containersWorking on the Desktop Windows let you see what’s inside containers Menus offer you choicesWindows let you see what’s inside all these containers MemoModifier keys Modifier keysArrow keys Page Make sure that your computer is on How to switch between programsWhy it’s important to save your work, and how to save it Open a program Open the Macintosh HD iconOpen the TeachText icon TeachText menusCreate a document Save your workYou will be changing this text later in this chapter Choose Save from the File menuClick Save Switch programsType Opening Lines Hh h Here is another way to make a program activeClose a document Close the Opening Lines windowBecause most Macintosh programs work in similar ways Open a documentNext step describes a different way to open an icon Change a document Now you’re ready to change the textClick the trackball button once With people selected, type the words human beingsNow you’ll rearrange some text Save your work so far Save regularly, and save oftenMake more changes Taking a shortcutHh h With each other selected, type one anotherQuit a program With togetherness selected, type brotherhoodMake a copy of a document Click the Opening Lines icon to select itTo use memory Quitting a program Prompts you to save your workChange the name of an icon Choose Duplicate from the File menuPressing Return saves the new name Use the TrashPress the Return key Open the Trash icon Choose Empty Trash from the Special menuClick OK Close the Trash window by clicking its close boxWorking With Disks Insert a floppy disk Double-sided 800K diskSecond hole Working With DisksFloppy disks and hard disks Another dialog box appears Initialize a diskRead the message on your screen Type Practice Click EraseThird dialog box appears Copy the contents of a disk Open the Practice folder icon Close all the windows on the Macintosh desktopTake a floppy disk out of its drive Protect the contents of a disk On your own Install your programs Lock the program diskThrow away extra System Folders Look for a System Folder in the program folderLearning More About Your Computer Open the Battery desk accessory Open the PowerBook control panelTo open the PowerBook control panel Choose Control Panels from the Apple K menuOpen the PowerBook icon Use Balloon HelpTurn on Balloon Help Many Macintosh programs also have Balloon HelpPoint to the File menu Turn off Balloon HelpClick your hard disk icon to select it At this point, you could Start learning how to use your application programsUse Part III of this book Page Reinstalling system software Reminder Back upSetting Up Your Programs Installing your programsInstalling programs without a floppy disk drive Installing system software from floppy disks Press the Return key on your keyboard to continueChecking for computer viruses Insert the remaining disks as the computer prompts youOpen programs Finding out what programs are openIf you give information to other computer users on disks Switching programs Hiding and showing windows on the desktopClose the Info window Preferred size must always be larger than Minimum sizeUsing the Scrapbook Storing items in the ScrapbookCopying items from the Scrapbook Deleting items from the ScrapbookCreating a RAM disk Using a RAM diskRemember a few precautions if you use a RAM disk Erasing a RAM disk Resizing or removing a RAM diskDrag the items you want to the RAM disk icon Drag the slider to 0% if you want to remove the RAM disk101 Monitoring the battery charge levelUsing the Battery desk accessory Responding to low-power messages Battery desk accessory appearsWhat you should do What you should knowRecharging the battery Recharging with the power adapterPlug in the power adapter as shown Power adapter port Power ManagementPower Management To recharge a battery, follow these steps Recharging with a rechargerRemoving or replacing the battery Place the battery in the recharger as shownDoor is physically attached to the battery Battery Hours BatteriesReplacement batteries come with a door attached Maximizing battery life Keep virtual memory turned off in the Memory control panel Ways to conserve battery powerMaximizing work time Adjusting the battery conservation settings Close the PowerBook control panelEasiest approach Your computer’s printer or modem port is in useUsing the battery conservation options Don’t sleep when pluggedMore about automatic sleep System Hard diskProcessor cycling To turn processor cycling back on, click Allow cyclingPreparing a new disk for use Initializing a hard diskName Using DisksClick Initialize Click Init to initialize the hard disk Type a name for the disk Initializing a floppy diskThird message asks you to name the disk Click the icon of the disk you want to erase Erasing a floppy diskDesignating a startup disk Protecting the information on a disk Scanning order for startup disksLocking a floppy disk Internal hard diskLocking a file Backing up your files Click the appropriate button Using PowerBook 145B Backup for the first timePowerBook 145B Backup program opens Using PowerBook 145B Backup to update your backup copy Hh hClick the Continue button Unlock the disk labeledInsert the disk into the floppy disk drive Make sure your Macintosh is off Locate the PowerBook 145B Restore iconRestoring the information on your hard disk Open the PowerBook 145B Restore icon by double- clicking it A moment you’ll see this screenRespond to any messages you see on the screen Make sure you insert disks in the correct orderIf you can’t save files on a floppy disk Restoring your System FolderEjecting a disk If you can’t eject a floppy diskAll three methods also work with CD-ROM discs Disk is ejected and its icon disappears from the desktopTesting and repairing disks Hard disk precautionsCaring for disks If a hard disk icon doesn’t appearUsing Disk First Aid Click Open Testing a hard disk For assistance if necessaryHard disk’s Scsi ID numberStraightening up your files Using folders to organize your files Creating and naming foldersChoose New Folder from the File menu Type a name for the folder and press ReturnName for your Its contentsDisk named above it Desktop, including other disks Making items easier to find Creating an aliasUses for aliases Choose Make Alias from the File menuInstalling an item in the Apple menu Moving an item to the desktopLocating the original of an alias Click the Find Original buttonFinding an item Finding an item by nameChoose Find from the File menu Click the Find buttonDate here One at a time Finding an item using other criteriaSearch Type text or set Location for the search List view Indentation means that an item OutlineItems found are shown highlighted in an outline view Ways to use the Find commandFinding items that meet two criteria Hhhh Creating a template or stationeryUsing the Info window Get Info command displays information about a selected itemGetting information about your files File’s Info window View menuType of list displayed is underlined Using the View menuAssigning a label to a file On another hard disk Tips on transferring filesOn floppy disks Adapting Your Computer to Your Own Use 145Installing an item in the Apple menu Installing files in the System FolderSpecifying which items you want opened at startup To have a program or a document open automatically whenDesktop Removing files from the System FolderMacintosh Setting the time and date Changing the items in the Label menuChoose Alarm Clock from the Apple K menu NumberTurning the alarm off Changing time and date formatsClick OK to close the control panel Changing the date formatDialog box that appears, make the changes you want Changing the time format Make the changes you wantType the currency symbol here To place the currency Make the changes that you want Close the control panelAdjusting the way the trackball or mouse works Click the double-clicking speed you wantFor the delay you want Down, click the button for the rate you wantButton, the keys don’t repeat at all Keyboard layout you want to useAdjusting the keyboard for very slow typing Making keyboard shortcuts easier to typeModifier Sticky Keys Key has beenAdjusting the blinking of a menu item Click the button for the blinking rate you wantChanging the way the contents of windows appear Changing an icon Select the picture you want to use for the iconTurning off the Empty Trash warning You can turn off this warning in the Trash’s Info boxManaging memory Checking memory useMaking the most of your memory Remember the following tips on memory managementAdjusting the disk cache Using hard disk space as memory Macintosh HDTotal memory includes Virtual memoryTurning on 32-bit addressing Setting the beep sound Drag the slider up or down to set the volumeClick the beep sound that you want your computer to use Close the Sound control panelInstalling a sound Removing a soundRecording sounds Your computerChanging the background pattern Type a name for the sound, and click OKContinues Magnifying the screen image To save the new pattern, double-click the sample patternTo turn CloseView on or off, press x-Option-O On or off 173 Before you printChoosing a printer If your printer is connected directly to your computer If your printer is connected over a networkClose the Chooser window PrintingChoose Chooser from the Apple K menu Click the icon of the printer you want to useClose the Chooser Network that has zonesPercentage Select enhancements Original’s hsize Selecting Page Setup optionsPrinted copy as a Make sure that the hard disk indicated is the correct one Easy Install dialog box appearsUpdating printer software on networked computers Printing your work Choose Print from the File menuPrinter software available Paper-feedPrinting the contents of a window or the desktop Make sure that the printer is turned on and warmed up Solutions to common printing problemsCheck the cable connections to the printer Controlling background printing Working with fonts Outline fonts and bitmap fontsInstalling fonts Locate and open the LaserWriter Font Utility icon Removing fontsTransferring fonts to a LaserWriter printer Choose Download Fonts from the File menu Click DonePrinter or its hard disk To the printerFinding out about available fonts Other ways to use the LaserWriter Font UtilityInitializing a hard disk attached to a printer Click InitializeRestarting a LaserWriter printer Turning the printer’s start page on or offTransferring a PostScript file to a LaserWriter Type a name for the log, and then click SaveWhat networking offers 189Setting up your computer on a network Using Your Computer on a NetworkPrinter port Icon Connecting to a networkTurning on AppleTalk Close the Sharing Setup control panel Naming your computer and its ownerConnecting to a shared disk AppleShare iconClick the name of the computer you want to use Click OK Click Guest or Registered UserCapitalization does not need to match You are notIcon of the shared disk appears on your desktop Disconnecting from a shared diskClick the name of a shared disk to select it Connecting quickly to a shared disk Connecting automatically when you start upConnect to a shared disk TheseChanging your password Working with files and folders on other computersCreating a new folder on another computer Click OK Close the ChooserYour password Bullet appears for each letter you typeClick OK Click OK in the dialog box that appears Click here to changeSharing your own files Giving folder ownership to someone elseHow file sharing works User or group that you named assumes ownership immediatelyTurning on guest access Turning file sharing onSection labeled File Sharing, click the Start button Open the Guest iconSelecting a folder or disk to share Close the window and click Save in the box that appearsTaking back a shared folder or disk Any shared folder or disk can be made private againTo register more users, repeat steps 2 Naming a registered userType the name of a person you want to register Setting a registered user’s password Type a password in the User Password box, then press TabNaming a group of users Close the window, and then click Save in the dialog boxSeeing who’s in a group Drag user icons to the new group iconTo see the names of all group members, open the group icon You don’t need to include the Guest icon in any groupSelecting a user or group to share a folder or disk Close the window and click Save in the dialog boxTo deny access to guests, open the Guest icon Removing a user from a group Removing a user or group from your list of registered usersGiving away ownership of a folder or disk on your computer Turning file sharing offTo turn file sharing off immediately, type the number Monitoring file-sharing activitySection labeled File Sharing, click the Stop button Disconnecting someone who is connected to your computer Gaining access to your computer from another computerOpen the owner icon the one with the bold outline Using access privileges Understanding access privilegesSetting access privileges to folders and disks There are three types of access to shared itemsSee Files allows people to see, open, and copy files Select a folder or disk Choose Sharing from the File menuTo prevent the folder from being changed, place an Access privilege strategiesChoose a registered user or group to share the item with Using Your Computer on a Network Checking your access privileges Folder Using Your Computer on a NetworkWorking with privileges that others have set Plain tab indicates that you can open and use the folderLinking programs Linking to a program on another computerYou can only link to programs that are shared Select the program you want to link toDisconnecting a program link Allowing other people to link to your programsTwo programs are now linked Then you make a program available for linking by sharing itTurning program linking on Selecting a program for linkingOpen the program If the box is dimmed, the program does not support linkingAllowing guests to link to your programs Naming specific users to link to your programsScsi port Scsi port icon 223 Using Scsi devicesScsi port on Macintosh PowerBook computers looks like this Expanding Your Computer System Installing softwareSetting Scsi ID numbers Small hole gives you access to the ID number switch ID number indicator ID number switchMake sure the Scsi device is turned off Check the ID numbers of all the devices you want to connectIf you are attaching more than one Scsi device Checking that the Scsi chain is properly terminatedIf you are attaching one Scsi device Connecting cables Illustration shows where to add cable terminatorsRepeat for each additional device you want to connect TerminatorConnecting a modem Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone lineSee the documentation that came with the modem External modem is ready to useConnecting a printer Connecting a mouse or other ADB deviceConnecting a microphone Decide where you want to place the microphoneSound output devices Open the door covering the back panel of your computerAdding memory to your computer 233 Traveling with the PowerBookDo not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you Store the computer in a cool, dry place Storing the PowerBookShort-term storage up to 2 weeks Service and support If the PowerBook malfunctions or is damagedPlug in the power adapter or use the recharger Long-term storage more than 2 weeksHow to get help Apple Computer, Inc Apple Canada, Inc Customer RelationsMariani Avenue CanadaFor more information about Macintosh computers Macintosh user groupsTechnical information Apple Technical LibraryApda Assistance for hardware and software developersDouble-click Shift-clickWorking with icons Selecting iconsWorking with windows Opening an iconMoving, copying, and renaming an icon Making a window the active windowScrolling through the contents of a window Opening higher-level folder windowsUsing the outline form in list views Working with menusMenu bar you From hereTo choose an item in a submenu Choosing an item from a menuChoosing an item from a submenu KeyAction Selects the next item in the direction of the arrowTroubleshooting PowerBookComputer just stopped Power Battery is draining too fastBattery can’t be recharged Screen Screen looks blurred or out of focusMemory Scsi devicesDisk drives and disks See for more information about working with Scsi devicesHard disk keeps stopping and starting again You can’t delete a file on a floppy disk Printer may be turned off. Turn it on ModemsPrinters Network printer keeps restarting Networks Application programs You can’t open a shared disk or folderMessage says that a program could not be found Outlined button 259Appendix a Keyboard and Character Sets Using Caps LockTo turn Caps Lock on or off, press the Caps Lock key Option-c CharactersAvailable 263 Initializing a disk in MS-DOS formatInsert a blank disk into your floppy disk drive Appendix B Exchanging Disks and Files With MS-DOS Computers Type a name for the disk, and then click OKChoose Quit from the File menu Converting files to and from MS-DOS format MenusDirectory Title or diskPull down the translation menu you want Click TranslateItem is checked Dimmed when thisOther file-conversion options Setting your location 269Your current location is indicated by a blinking cross Comparing locationsClick the Set button Finding a location Adding or removing a location Adding a locationChanging or removing a location Click the Add City buttonPage About This Macintosh command 161, 164 Accent marks, typing AmplifiersPulling down Apple Technical Library Apple II ProDOS file format 263PowerBook 145B Restore program 8, 119 Battery Conservation settings 87, 109-112, 248Application menu Arrow keys 53, 244248 Beep sound Blinking rate Safety instructionsControl panels Files without a floppy disk drive 92 icons Delete key 57, 259 deletingDesktop Dragging an object onAdjusting speed of 154 icons 62, 96 selecting text by Ergonomics. See comfort tips error messagesConverting to and from stationery Extras folderSharing command 199, 201-202, 206, 209 209 Changing your password 197-198Backing up 8-12 Closing 60 Program versus document 51-52 RAM diskFinder Aliases forFont menu Fonts 186-188Passwords Installing programs on 78-79, 82-83, 92 Overview 51Folder ownership Caring forAdjusting blinking of 157 positioning InstallingKey Caps desk accessory 186, 260-261 kilobyte K Types of 50-52 ID numbers. See Scsi ID numbers ImageWriterBackground printing with 181 choosing Connecting Macintosh desktop computer, connecting toSetup options for 176 printing on 178-179 restarting Memory RAM virtual memory addingAccessing your own computer ModemsMouse control panel 154 moving Icons 135, 240 text 212-213Network administrator 190, 193, 197, 198 Network icon Setup options 176-178, 180 passwordsChanging your own 197-198, 212-213 troubleshooting Typing Power adapter port 2 PowerBook 145B Backup program 6Hard disk sleep adjustment 110, 111, 248 System sleep adjustment 110, 111, 248Installing 174 DisconnectingInstalling without a floppy disk drive 92 linking Quit command RAM. See random-access memory RAM RAM diskOpening 56 AddingSave As command 133 Save command 57-58, 66, 140 saving Registered userSystem Folder items Scroll barsConnecting 227 Setting up computer 1-6. See also peripheral devicesScsi icon 223 NetworkSoftware drivers 224 Speakers 7 Special characters, typing Special menuFrom floppy disks Startup diskTranslator files 263 System failures 247System Folder. See also foldersOn program disks On startup disk 83, 91 Application programs 92, 257-258 battery Modems Networks 212, 254, 255, 256-257 passwordsAutomatically connecting to a shared disk Undo command 258 unlocking FilesFinding lost Hiding and showing program 96 moving 49-50Apple Publishing System