Contents
User’s Guide
Apple Computer, Inc
Contents
Connecting Additional Equipment
Getting Help
Power Management
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Index 145
Communications regulation information
Vcci statement
PartI
Getting Started Chapter
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Getting Started
Sleep indicator Microphone
Plugging in the computer
Power cord Power adapter Wrap cable around the hooks
Opening the display
Turning the computer on
Getting Started
Problems turning your computer on?
What’s next?
Learning the basics
Tips for using the trackpad
Chapter
Reviewing the basics
Menus
Icons
Windows
Turning the computer off with the Power key
Turning the computer off
Control Strip
Turning the computer off with the Shut Down command
Putting the computer to sleep
Other ways of putting your computer to sleep
Automatic sleep
Restarting a computer that’s already on
Chapter
Where to find answers
This book
Getting 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
Learning useful shortcuts
Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears
Chapter
Connecting Additional Equipment
PowerBook Duo Dock Plus
Connecting Additional Equipment
PowerBook Duo MiniDock
PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter
Connecting a printer
Adjustments for a printer connected directly to the port
Connecting a modem
Adjustments for a network printer
Adjustments for sharing a modem and printer
To connect an external modem, follow these steps
External modem is ready to use
Connecting Scsi devices
Using your PowerBook as a hard disk
Terminator
Connecting your computer as a hard disk
Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power key
Connecting Additional Equipment
Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode
Connecting sound input and output devices
Connecting a monitor
Connecting other devices
Adding memory to your computer
Installing and Using Application Programs
Using Software Highlights
To get started with your software, follow these steps
Installing application programs
Getting help for application programs
Switching programs
Working with several programs at a time
Finding out which programs are open
Using native application programs
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
Special memory requirements
Shared libraries
Backing up your files
Why make software disks?
What is a disk image?
Making software disks
What you need
Making a set of disks
Turn on the computer
When you’re finished, click Quit
Making individual disks
Following appears on the screen
Power sources
Monitoring the battery charge
Responding to low-power messages
What you should do
Using the Control Strip to monitor battery charge
Using the battery icon
Recharging the battery
Recharging in the computer
Recharging in a recharger
Place the battery in the recharger as shown
Recharging in both the computer and a recharger
Removing or replacing the battery
Disposing of dead batteries
Replacing the backup battery
Reconditioning the battery
Following appears
Click OK
Maximizing work time
Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Techniques
IIpart
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When you have questions
When you run into trouble
Problems starting up the computer
Resetting the parameter RAM Useful troubleshooting technique
Computer starts up, but the desktop doesn’t appear
Computer displays a flashing question mark icon
Computer freezes during operation or it 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
Hard disk
Trackpad
Keyboard
PowerBook display
External monitor connected to a dock
External monitor does not show the menu bar
Docks
Chapter
Printers
Printer does not appear in the Chooser
Scsi equipment and Scsi disk mode
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Problems with networks and file sharing
Solutions to common network problems
Solutions to other network problems
Message says that an item can’t be shared
Problems with Apple Remote Access
Modem dialed the phone number, but the connection failed
Diagnostic Techniques
Checking your system software extensions
Tips for locating problem extensions
Testing your hard disk
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Reinstalling system software
When should you install system software?
What if you don’t have system software disks?
Doing a normal installation
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
For a clean installation Do not click Install button
Following dialog box appears
Doing a custom installation
Replacing special software
Easy Install dialog box appears
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IIIpart
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Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
Health-related information about computer use
Musculoskeletal discomfort
Eye fatigue
Arranging your work area and equipment
Keyboard and trackpad
Mouse
Avoiding fatigue
What about electromagnetic emissions?
Important care and safety instructions
Appendix a
Caring for batteries
Handling floppy disks
Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook
Airplanes and airports
Handling your Macintosh PowerBook
Philippines, Taiwan
Storing the Macintosh PowerBook
Service and support
International repair and service
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
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