Apple 5300CD, 5200CD manual What’s next?, Problems starting up?

Problems starting up?

If the screen is dark, check these items to see if you can identify the problem:

mIs the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front of the computer should be on. Make sure the side of the power switch marked with the symbol i (on the back of the computer) is pressed in.

mIs the power cord connected to the computer, and is the cord plugged into a power source?

mIf the computer is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on and plugged in?

mAre the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable while the computer is on. You could damage your equipment.)

mAre the screen control buttons on the front of the computer (marked with the ü icon) adjusted correctly?

mIf you have an external hard disk attached to your computer, is that hard disk turned on? Was it turned on before you turned on the computer? If you’re not sure, turn everything off. Then turn on the external hard disk before you turn on your computer.

If you see a blinking question mark on the screen, turn to “Solutions to

Common Problems” in Chapter 6.

What’s next?

Congratulations! You’ve finished setting up your computer. Now continue with one of the following steps:

mIf you are new to the Macintosh, see the next section, “Learning the Basics.”

mIf you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Macintosh.

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