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Apple 2300 Series manual

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Delete key 140

desktop doesn’t appear when computer starts up 82–83

diacritical marks, typing 141–142 disk cache 88, 91, 109

Disk First Aid program 92, 114, 116–117

disk-formatting programs, file sharing and 105, 106

disk image, defined 57 Disk Images folder 57 Disk Tools disk

checking SCSI ID numbers 98 clean installation of system

software 116

normal installation of system software 113–114

reconditioning the battery 72 SCSI disk mode 102 testing the hard disk 111 traveling with the computer 135

display. See also external monitor; screen adjusting the angle of 5, 129 electromagnetic emissions from 130 opening 5

troubleshooting 95 disposing of dead batteries 71, 133 docking connection, illustration 2, 35 docking connector door 97 double-clicking with the trackpad,

troubleshooting 93 dragging with the trackpad,

troubleshooting 93–94 Drag Lock feature (trackpad) 93–94 Drive Setup program

checking SCSI ID numbers 98 reinstalling system software 114, 117 testing the hard disk 111–112

Duo Dock. See PowerBook Duo Dock Duo Dock Plus. See PowerBook Duo

Dock Plus

Duo Floppy Adapter. See PowerBook

Duo Floppy Adapter

Duo MiniDock. See PowerBook Duo

MiniDock

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Easy Access control panel 94 eject button on Duo Dock,

troubleshooting 97 ejecting disks, troubleshooting 92, 105 electromagnetic emissions from computer

monitors 130

elevation feet on computer 2, 5, 11, 129 Enter key 140

equipment, arranging to prevent discomfort 127–128

error messages. See also troubleshooting “bomb” icon/message 79 damaged font files 90

not enough memory 56, 84, 88 number codes in 84, 86 program can’t be found 89 what to do about 79

Escape key 140

Ethernet port on PowerBook Duo Dock Plus 36

expansion card. See RAM expansion card Express Modem control panel 39, 41–42 extensions. See system software

extensions Extensions folder 100, 104, 110 Extensions Manager control panel

106, 110

external equipment connections, troubleshooting 103

external floppy disk drive port on PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter 39

external modem connecting 40–42 troubleshooting 103, 107–108

using with an internal modem 41–42 using with a printer 40

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Apple 2300 Series manual

Contents

User’s Guide Macintosh PowerBook DuoThe Apple Publishing System K Apple Computer, IncPreface Welcome to PowerPCPart Getting Started2 Getting Help 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentPart Power ManagementAppendix B Using Your Keyboard IndexPart Communications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statementviii Communications Regulation Information Chapter 4 Installing and Using Application Programs Chapter 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter 5 Power Management Chapter 1 Getting StartedPage 1 Getting Started Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computerand learn the basics Battery Sleep indicatorIReset button MicrophonePlugging in the computer 4 Chapter Power cord Power adapter Wrap cable around the hooksOpening the display 1 Slide the latch to the right and lift up the display2 Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle m Press the Power key marked with a triangle P above the keyboard Turning the computer onPower key To turn on the computerPage Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Trackpad Learning the basicsTips for using the trackpad A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial Tutorial” are highlighted, then release the trackpad button12 Chapter Menus Reviewing the basicsWindows IconsClose box Title barTurning the computer off with the Power key Turning the computer offControl Strip 16 Chapter Turning the computer off with the Shut Down commandPutting the computer to sleep Automatic sleep Other ways of putting your computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on 20 Chapter In this book Where to find answersIn the Guide menu In other manuals2 Getting Help Use the instructions in this chapterto learn about the help available to you in the Guide h menu Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button A small window appears with instructions for you to follow Getting answers with the Index button 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search30 Chapter If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click hereTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 34 Chapter 3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selectedif a modem is installed 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentI Reset button ¯ Power adapter portThe PowerBook Duo Dock Plus m an internal 1.4 MB floppy disk drive The PowerBook Duo MiniDock The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter Connecting a printerAdjustments for a printer connected directly to the port Connecting a modem Adjustments for a network printerAdjustments for sharing a modem and printer To connect an external modem, follow these steps Choose General Settings from the pop-up menu The external modem is ready to useClose the control panel For SCSI disk mode Connecting SCSI devicesApple HDI-30 SCSI System Cable M2538LL/AWhere to add cable terminators when connecting a single SCSI device Using your PowerBook as a hard diskConnecting your computer as a hard disk 11 Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power key 13 Turn on the other computer 12 Turn on the other SCSI devices in the chain, if anyQuitting SCSI disk mode Drawing battery power in SCSI disk modeShut down the computer your PowerBook is connected to PowerBook Turn off any other SCSI devices in the chainMicrophone Connecting sound input and output devicesConnecting other devices Connecting a monitorAdding memory to your computer 50 ChapterUsing Software Highlights 4 Installing and Using Application ProgramsTo get started with your software, follow these steps Installing application programs Getting help for application programs1 Open the application program 2 Open the Guide h menu Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Using “native” application programsSpecial memory requirements Shared libraries56 Chapter Backing up your filesWhy make software disks? What is a disk image?Making software disks High-density disks have two holes What you need2 Turn on the computer Making a set of disks6 When you’re finished, click Quit 1 Open the Floppy Disk Maker application program Making individual disksThe following appears on the screen 5 Power Management Power sourcesMonitoring the battery charge Responding to low-power messages What you should doWhat you should know Using the Control Strip to monitor battery charge Using the battery iconWhen a lightning bolt appears in the icon, the battery is charging Recharging in the computer Recharging the batteryRecharging in a recharger Power adapter Battery Recharger3 Place the battery in the recharger as shown Recharging in both the computer and a recharger Removing or replacing the battery 6 Close the battery door by pushing it back into place Disposing of dead batteriesReconditioning the battery Replacing the backup batteryThe following appears 6 Click OK 7 Click OK74 Chapter Maximizing work time IIpart Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Diagnostic TechniquesPage 6 Tips and Troubleshooting When you have questionsWhen you run into trouble Problems starting up the computer Resetting the parameter RAM a useful troubleshooting technique The computer starts up, but the desktop doesn’t appear The computer makes an unusual sound at startupThe computer freezes or displays an error message during startup Tips and TroubleshootingThe computer displays a flashing question mark icon m Reduce the size of the disk cache in the Memory control panel Problems working with programs The computer freezes or displays a system error messageEvery time the computer starts up, it rebuilds the desktop for instructions A program won’t open 88 Chapter A message says there is not enough memoryOther problems while working A window has disappearedThe screen went blank Some icons look different from usual When trying to open or move a font file, I see an error messageAn icon is blinking in the menu bar A file can’t be thrown awaym Select a different alert sound in the Sound control panel Problems with hardware Floppy disk drive either an external drive or built into a dockHard disk The computer is using the wrong disk as a startup disk TrackpadThe pointer sticks or jumps when I use the trackpad The pointer won’t moveKeyboard Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screenA key won’t stop repeating External monitor connected to a dock PowerBook displayThe external monitor does not show the menu bar The computer freezes when screen dimming takes effectThe pointer won’t move from one monitor to another The monitor goes dark after a few minutesWhen I start up the computer after docking, the computer is ejected DocksThe computer can’t be inserted into the Duo Dock The eject button on the Duo Dock doesn’t workWhen I start up the computer in the Duo Dock, nothing happens When I start up a computer connected to a minidock, nothing happens98 Chapter Printers I can’t print on a printer connected to the dockThe computer can’t find the printer m Reduce the amount of memory the program uses SCSI equipment and SCSI disk mode I can’t turn on the computer after connecting a SCSI deviceWhen I start up using SCSI disk mode, the desktop appears m Check that all cable connections are secure Problems with equipment connected to your Macintosh PowerBook Solutions to common network problems Problems with networks and file sharingThe computer I want to connect to doesn’t appear in the Chooser Solutions to other network problemsI connected to another computer, but I can’t see any files A message says that a disk can’t be ejected because it’s being sharedA message says that an item can’t be shared The Remote Access Setup control panel won’t open Problems with Apple Remote AccessThe modem is not listed in the Remote Access Setup control panel I can’t open a shared disk or folderThe modem dialed the phone number, but the connection failed Checking your system software extensions 7 Diagnostic TechniquesTips for locating problem extensions Testing your hard disk 3 In the list of drives, click the disk you want to test Reinstalling system software When should you install system software?What if you don’t have system software disks? Doing a normal installation If it isn’t, click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears Doing a clean installation For a clean installation DO NOT click the Install button The following dialog box appears Replacing special software Doing a custom installationTo install customized system software, follow these steps 5 Click Install 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The system software is installed and your computer is ready to useDiagnostic Techniques 8 Restart your computerAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Appendix B Using Your KeyboardIIIpart Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips126 Appendix A Musculoskeletal discomfortEye 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 132 Appendix A Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Airplanes and airports Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBookHandling your Macintosh PowerBook Storing the Macintosh PowerBook Service and supportInternational repair and service Appendix B Using Your Keyboard Refer to this appendix for information on using the MacintoshPowerBook Duo 2300 series keyboard Arrow keys Shift keyIn some programs, the arrow keys have other functions Caps Lock keythe window Typing special characters and symbolsThe letter “c” with a cedilla ç Grave accent ` Acute accent ´ Circumflex Tilde ~ Umlaut ¨Diacritical mark Key combinationSpecial key combinations Index Page Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page 154 Index sound input/output devices, connectingPage X, Y