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Apple 3400 Series manual

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Contents

Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards Chapter Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter Power Management Chapter Getting Started Getting HelpPage Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook Hardware at a glance Trackpad Apple Extras folder Software for mobility and efficiencyApplications folder Control Panels folder Guide menu Control Strip for quick changesLearning materials and other information about the computer When you have questions about the computer Where to find answers On the computer’s hard disk Guide menu User’sManualerBook Preparing to set up the computer Plugging in the computer When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Opening the display Removing the battery label Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time, do this Problems turning the computer on? ¤ Brightness control What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Reviewing the basics Menus Icons Windows Control Strip Turning the computer off with the Power keyTurning the computer off Following dialog box appears on the screen 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 You can also do this to restart Getting Started Page Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Mac OS Guide window appears Getting Help Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index buttonSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Click the phrase background pattern in the alphabetical list Getting answers with the Look For button Type sound in the text box, then click Search Tips for using Mac OS Guide Identifying what’s on your computer screen Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Chapter Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards Using expansion bay modules Removing an expansion bay module Remember to save your work Gripping surface Inserting an expansion bay module To load a compact disc in the drive, follow these steps Using a CD in the CD-ROM driveInserting a disc Push the tray in to close it Ejecting a disc There are several ways to open the tray of your CD-ROM drive If you still can’t eject a disk, try this method Locking an expansion bay module Using PC Cards Pcmcia cards Inserting a PC Card To insert a card, do this Ejecting a PC Card Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards If you can’t eject a card If you are unable to eject a card, follow these steps PC Card storage device will no longer eject at startup Using a zoom video PC CardUsing a PC Card modem Using Apple Remote Access with a PC Card modem Select the modem you are using here Following screen appearsPage Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a printer Connecting an external modem Connecting Scsi devices Using your Macintosh PowerBook as a hard disk Terminator Connecting your computer as a hard disk Connecting Additional Equipment Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode Quitting Scsi disk mode Using an external monitor Connecting an external monitor Place the monitor near to the PowerBook Trouble with the external monitor? Disconnecting an external monitor Connecting sound input and output devices Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB device Connecting other devices Using infrared file transfer Adding memory to your computerPage Installing and Using Application Programs Learning what your PowerBook can do Window similar to this appears Installing application programs Getting help for application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Backing up your files and restoring preinstalled software Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Shared libraries Using native application programsSpecial memory requirements Power Management Power sources What you should do Monitoring the battery chargeResponding to low-power messages Using the battery icon What you should know Fully charged 3/4 charged 1/2 charged 1/4 charged Recharging the battery Removing or replacing the battery To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps Power Management Maximizing work time Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Techniques IIpartPage When you have questions When you run into trouble Problems starting up the computer Tips and Troubleshooting Computer starts up, but the desktop doesn’t appear Computer displays a flashing question mark icon Computer won’t restart Problems working with programs 100 Chapter Program won’t open 102 Chapter Other problems while working Some icons look different from usual Computer makes unusual sounds Floppy disk drive Problems with hardwareRAM or cache diagnostic error Hard disk drive Trackpad PowerBook display Keyboard External monitors Printers Printer does not appear in the Chooser Scsi equipment and Scsi disk mode 113 Problems with equipment connected to your computer Solutions to other problems Problems with networks and file sharingSolutions to common problems Message says that file sharing can’t be turned on Message says that an item can’t be shared Problems with Apple Remote Access Modem dialed the phone number, but the connection failed Page Diagnostic Techniques Checking your system software extensions Go to the next section if you are still having problems Testing your hard disk 124 Chapter What if you haven’t made a set of system software disks? Reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Doing a normal installation You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk Doing a clean installation You’ll see messages asking you to insert different disks To do a clean installation, follow these steps Following dialog box appears It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Replacing special software Doing a custom installationEasy Install dialog box appears Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Page Appendix E Making Backup Floppy Disks IIIpartPage Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Mouse Built-in display External monitor Avoiding fatigueWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Airplanes and airports Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBookHandling your Macintosh PowerBook Storing the Macintosh PowerBook International repair and service Service and support 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 usefulPage 155 Getting ready Installing the card To install the RAM expansion card, follow these stepsPage Set the screws 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 Before proceeding with the RAM card installation procedure Appendix C Remove the new RAM card from its protective package Make sure the keyboard cables are still properly connected Has clicked into place 123 Appendix C Lower the keyboard into place Side view Turn over the computer and prepare to use it Making sure the card is properly installed Connector for Ethernet/modem Or Ethernet card Connecting an Ethernet cable to the expansion slot card Cable supplied for Ethernet connections is shielded Connecting a telephone line to the expansion slot card Telephone connector Using Ethernet and a modem at the same time Appendix D Why make software disks? Making software disks What is a disk image? What you need Making a set of disks Program’s welcome screen appears When you’re finished, click Quit Making individual disks Following appears on the screen Click the icon for the folder you want to copy to select it Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Apple Publishing System Apple Computer, Inc User’s Manual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting Help Power Management Appendix C Appendix B149 155 Communications regulation information Laser information Welcome to PowerPC

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