The monitor goes dark after a few minutes.
mScreen dimming may be turned on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’s brightness. You can change the interval before screen dimming takes effect in the PowerBook control panel.
The computer freezes when screen dimming takes effect.
mScreen dimming does not work with some programs. Open the PowerBook control panel and turn off screen dimming.
There is wavy or jittery interference on the external monitor.
mThis interference may be generated by a magnetic field. If the monitor is near another piece of equipment (such as a TV, speakers, or another monitor), move the monitor away from the equipment.
Printers
The computer can’t find the printer.
mMake sure the printer is connected and turned on.
IMPORTANT Make sure that all equipment is turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables.
mThe printer may not be selected in the Chooser. Open the Chooser and select the printer you want to use. If the printer is connected to a port, make sure the correct port is selected.
mReset the parameter RAM. (See “The Computer Makes an Unusual Sound at Startup” in the section “Problems Starting Up the Computer” earlier in this chapter for instructions.) Then select the printer in the Chooser and try printing again.
The printer does not appear in the Chooser.
mMake sure you’ve selected the correct kind of printer on the left side of the Chooser window. For example, if you’re using a StyleWriter II, make sure to select StyleWriter II, not StyleWriter.
mUse the scroll bars to look through all the selections in the Chooser windows.
mCheck the connections between your computer and the printer, including relevant sections of the network if appropriate. (See “Problems With Networks and File Sharing” later in this chapter.)
