The computer makes unusual sounds.
mA program may need your attention. If an icon is blinking in the menu bar, open the menu, choose the program whose icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name), and take the necessary action.
mOpen the Easy Access control panel (if it is installed on your computer) and check whether any features are turned on.
mSelect a different system sound in the Sound control panel.
mThe computer speaker periodically turns itself off to save power. Sometimes this causes a clicking or popping noise. This sound is normal.
mIf the sounds are regular or melodic, they may be caused by interference from electrical equipment. Move the computer farther away from any such equipment.
See also “The Computer Makes Unusual Sounds at Startup” in the section “Problems Starting Up the Computer” earlier in this chapter.
I can’t access some of the memory on my computer.
mAll computers set aside some memory for system overhead. Macintosh PowerBook 5300 series computers set aside about 300K of RAM.
mIf you want to open more programs than memory allows, you can use the Memory control panel to decrease the size of the disk cache, or remove or decrease the size of the RAM disk (if you’re using one). You can also have a memory expansion card installed in your computer.
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