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Apple 190 series manual IIpart, Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Techniques

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Apple 190 series manual IIpart, Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Techniques

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Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC CardsConnecting Additional Equipment Installing and Using Application Programs Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic TechniquesAppendix a 127 Appendix B Using Your Keyboard Appendix C Installing a RAM Expansion Card141 147 Communications regulation information Vcci statement Chapter Power Management Chapter Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter Getting Started Getting Help Page Getting Started Sleep indicator Plugging in the computer Opening the display Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Turning the computer on To turn on the computer If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook user Following screen replaces the Floppy Disk Maker box Problems turning your computer on? Why make software disks? Making software disks What is a disk image? What you need Making a set of disks Insert the disk metal end first, label side up When you’re finished, click Quit Making individual disks Following appears on the screen What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Reviewing the basics Learned from the tutorial Turning the computer off using the Power key Turning the computer off using the Shut Down commandTurning the computer off Following dialog box appears on the screen Putting the computer to sleep Other ways of putting your computer to sleep Restarting a computer that’s already on Automatic sleep Getting Started Where to find answers User’s Guidek Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Small window appears with instructions for you to follow 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 Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Click one of the category buttons Removing an expansion bay module Using expansion bay modulesRemember to save your work Chapter Inserting an expansion bay module Gripping surface Locking an expansion bay module Using PC Cards Pcmcia cards Inserting a PC Card To insert a card, do this Ejecting a PC Card Other ways to eject a card If you can’t eject a card Shut down the computer Straighten one end of a paper clip Using a PC Card modem Using eWorld with a PC Card modem Using Apple Remote Access with a PC Card modem Following screen appears Using AppleLink with a PC Card modem To use AppleLink with a PC Card modem, follow these steps Chapter Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a printer You are now ready to use the printer Connecting an external modem You are now ready to use the external modem Connecting Scsi devices Using your Macintosh PowerBook as a hard disk Connecting one Scsi device Connecting your computer as a hard disk Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode Connecting an external monitor Place the monitor where you will be using it Working with an external monitor Trouble?External monitor is ready to use Disconnecting an external monitor Connecting sound output devices Adding infrared IR capabilities to your computer Connecting other devicesAdding memory to your computer Installing and Using Application Programs Using Software Highlights To get started with your software, follow these steps Window similar to this appears Installing application programs Getting help for application programs Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Power sources Monitoring the battery charge What you should do Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should know Using the Control Strip to monitor battery charge Using the battery icon to monitor battery charge Recharging the battery Removing or replacing the battery To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps Maximizing work time About lithium ion replacement batteries Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Techniques IIpartPage When you have questions When you run into trouble Problems starting up the computer Computer makes an unusual sound at startup Chapter Computer displays a flashing question mark icon Computer won’t restart Problems working with programs Chapter Program won’t open Message says there is not enough memory Other problems while working Some icons look different from usual Computer makes unusual sounds Problems with hardware Floppy disk drive Hard disk Trackpad Keyboard PowerBook display External monitors Printers Printer does not appear in the Chooser Scsi equipment and Scsi disk mode 104 Chapter 105 Problems with networks and file sharing Solutions to common network problems Solutions to other network problems Message says that file sharing can’t be turned on Problems with Apple Remote Access Modem didn’t dial the phone number Diagnostic Techniques Checking your system software extensions Tips for locating problem extensions Testing your hard disk 114 Chapter What if you don’t have system software disks? Doing a normal installation of system software You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk You’ll see messages asking you to insert different disks Doing a clean installation of system software For a clean installation Do not click Install button It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Following dialog box appears Replacing special software Doing a custom installation of system software Easy Install dialog box appears 123 IIIpart Page Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueChair Keyboard and trackpad Mouse Built-in display External monitor Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions 135 Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Handling the Macintosh PowerBook Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBookAirplanes and airports Storing the Macintosh PowerBook Philippines, Taiwan International repair and service Service and supportInternational use Appendix B Using Your Keyboard Some programs, the arrow keys have other functions Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Special key combinations Here are other key combinations you may find useful Appendix C Installing a RAM Expansion Card Getting ready Removing the keyboard Page When the screws drop out, set them aside Side view Gently lift the side panels of the computer a short distance Appendix C Place a clean, dry cloth over the display to protect it Gently move the keyboard up and place it on the cloth This protects your RAM card and PowerBook from damage Installing the RAM expansion card RAM card Connector Make sure the keyboard cables are still properly connected Replacing the keyboard Make sure the keyboard is inserted all the way Lower the keyboard into place Side view Turn over the PowerBook and prepare to use it Checking to make sure a RAM card is properly installed Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System

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