Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Solutions to common problems

Solutions to common problems

This section contains descriptions of problems you could experience with your computer. Some problems may be caused by your CD-ROM drive, so if you don’t find your problem here, be sure to check the section, “Solutions to CD-ROM Problems,” later in this chapter.

The computer is turned on but the screen is dark.

One of the following is probably the cause:

mYou have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the computer has not been used for a certain period.

Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver.

mThe screen control buttons (ü) are not adjusted properly. Press the top screen control button to lighten the screen.

mThe Macintosh is not getting power.

Check that the computer’s power cord is firmly connected to the computer and plugged into a grounded electrical outlet, and that the outlet has power.

If you are displaying video from your computer on a television screen, it is normal for your computer monitor to be dark.

The screen image is off center.

If the picture on your screen appears to be off center, use the centering controls on the back of the computer to adjust it. Use a small screwdriver to turn the controls.

Vertical centering control

Horizontal centering control

The computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately.

Your computer has a clock that runs continuously. When the computer is turned off, a battery keeps the clock running. If your clock begins to keep time inaccurately, have your Apple-authorized service provider replace the battery.

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