Dialog box with a bomb appears | Apple 6200 series guide

A dialog box with a bomb appears.

Your system has a software problem.

mWrite down what you were doing when the message appeared, the text of the message, and the message number, if there is one.

mRestart your Macintosh. (See “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.) Most software problems are temporary, and restarting usually corrects the problem.

mCheck the startup disk and application program you were using when the dialog box appeared. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software.

Reinstalling the system software may correct the problem.

mSometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause system software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key; this temporarily turns off all system extensions. If your computer works normally after you do this, use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn on extensions and control panels one at a time. Restart after you turn on each extension. This procedure should identify any incompatible extensions.

For information on using the Extensions Manager control panel to manage

system extensions, see the “Setting Options” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

mIf the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions.

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User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting Help TroubleshootingWhere to connect additional equipment Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Health-related information about computer use Index 105 Radio and television interference FCC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statement Welcome to Power Macintosh Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable Monitor power cordMonitor Plugging in the computer Getting Started Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Place the monitor where you will be using it Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cord On some monitors, the cord is already attached Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorPlug in the monitor power cord Attach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the monitor cableMonitor port is marked with the icon symbol Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipment Turn on the monitor Turn on your computer by pressing the Power keyTurning the computer on Follow these steps to turn the computer on Check to see what’s on your screen Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basics Guide h menu Reviewing the basics You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key againPress the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard Turning the computer off Other manuals Where to find answersThis book Guide menu Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Read and follow the instructions in this window Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Now continue with the next section Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Click one of the category buttons Learning useful shortcutsMain Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Chapter Monitor Floppy disk drive Computer CD-ROM drive Volume buttons Optional Where to connect additional equipment Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting to an Ethernet network Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files Shared libraries Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements Using older Macintosh programs When you run into trouble When you have questions Take your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularly Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Pointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You experience problems using an older Macintosh program You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer If your computer’s performance decreases Starting up from a CD-ROM disc Initializing a hard disk Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Type a name for your hard disk in the Name box When initialization is complete, click DoneReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk Double-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconInitializing an external Scsi hard disk Click Init to initialize the hard disk Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Try these suggestions first Choose Scan For Defects from the Functions menu Testing an external Scsi hard diskChecking for damage on your internal hard disk Open the Internal HD Format icon Click Drive until the disk you want appears How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Click the icon of the disk you want to test Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareIf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Installing system software When should you reinstall system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Open the Apple HD SC Setup program Click Continue Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon To do a clean installation, follow these steps Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Click Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installation Restart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue Shoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigue Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the monitor Ejecting a disk Handling floppy disks If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supply Cleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitor Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Put the ball and the ring back in place Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Appendix B Opening the computer You can also press the Power key on the keyboard Appendix B Align the card over the LC-PDS slot Installing an LC-PDS cardRemove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bag Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Installing a communication card Align the card over the communication slot Communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Closing the computer If you removed security screws earlier, reinsert them now Swing the back panel up and snap it into place Your computer is now ready to turn on and use Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Enter key Power key Return keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Delete key Typing special characters and symbols To do this … … press this key combination Special key combinations Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System