mIf you are recharging the battery in a recharger, you may have an older recharger with a new battery. Check to make sure you have the correct recharger for your type of battery.

The computer goes to sleep too often.

mOpen the PowerBook control panel and slide the slider to Better Performance.

The PowerBook won’t run off the battery or the battery won’t charge.

mMake sure your PowerBook is running system software version 7.1 or later. You may have a new battery which requires this system software.

mThere may be a loose connection. Take the battery out and put it back in the computer.

The computer doesn’t go to sleep automatically.

mYou may have dragged the slider to Never in the Custom view of the PowerBook control panel. Drag the slider to a lower setting.

mYou may be connected to a shared disk on the network. If you are not using the information on the shared disk, disconnect from it.

mThe printer/modem port may be in use. Quit your telecommunications program or turn off background printing in the Chooser (if the documents you’re printing can wait until later).

mWhen application programs are working in the background, the computer doesn’t go to sleep. In this case, choose Sleep from the Special menu.

mThe computer does not go to sleep if AppleTalk is active and the power supply is plugged in. Turn AppleTalk off in the AppleTalk Switch module in the Control Strip.

mThe computer does not go to sleep if it is being used in a Duo Dock.

mThe computer does not go to sleep if you are using it with a Duo MiniDock and an external monitor or SCSI device is attached.

mThe computer does not go to sleep if you are using it with a Duo MiniDock and you started or restarted the computer after connecting it to another device.

See Chapter 6 for more information about batteries and power consumption.

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280C, 280 specifications

The Apple 280 and 280C are notable models in Apple's lineup that showcase the company's commitment to innovation and design. Launched as successors to earlier models, these computers were designed to cater to both professional and casual users, with features tailored for productivity, creativity, and seamless user experience.

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