Apple 2300 Series manual Some icons look different from usual, An icon is blinking in the menu bar

Some icons look different from usual.

mThere may be a problem with the information that the computer uses to keep track of files. Restart the computer and hold down the x and Option keys until you see a message asking if you want to rebuild the desktop. Release the keys and click OK.

Note: If Macintosh Easy Open is on, you must turn off all extensions except the Macintosh Easy Open control panel before rebuilding your desktop. (Macintosh Easy Open is turned on at the factory.)

mYou may be using a file-compression program to save space on your hard disk. Some compression programs change the appearance of icons.

When trying to open or move a font file, I see an error message.

mThe font file may be damaged. To remove damaged font files, follow these steps:

1.Drag the Fonts folder out of the System Folder.

2.Restart the computer.

3.Open the Fonts folder that you dragged out, and drag undamaged fonts to the System Folder icon. Click OK in the dialog box that appears.

4.Throw away the old Fonts folder.

5.Reinstall the damaged font from the original disk.

An icon is blinking in the menu bar.

mA program needs attention. Open the menu and choose the program whose icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name). Respond to any messages on the screen. If it’s not clear what you should do, consult the documentation that came with the program.

A file can’t be thrown away.

mThe file may be locked. Choose Get Info from the File menu and click the Locked checkbox to remove the X. You can also delete locked files by holding down the Option key while you choose Empty Trash from the Special menu.

mAn application program may be using the file. Close the file or quit the program.

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