Apple 8600 appendix Other problems with your computer

mIf you don’t need to see thousands or millions of colors on the screen, reduce the color depth. Open the Monitors and Sound control panel in the Control Panels folder; then click 256 in the Color Depth section.

mIncrease the speed of mouse tracking. Open the Mouse control panel in the Control Panels folder; then set Mouse Tracking to Fast.

mMake sure your computer is not calculating folder sizes. Open the Views control panel in the Control Panels folder; in the List Views section, make sure the checkbox next to Calculate folder sizes is not checked.

mIf your computer is not connected to an AppleTalk network, turn off AppleTalk. Open the Chooser in the Apple (K) menu; in the AppleTalk section, click Inactive.

Other problems with your computer

The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse.

One of the following situations is probably the cause.

mThe mouse or keyboard is not connected properly.

Turn off the computer by pressing the Power key (π) and then press return to choose Shut Down. If that doesn’t work, press the power button on the front of the computer. With the computer off, check that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected properly. Then restart the computer.

IMPORTANT Do not connect or disconnect the mouse while the computer is turned on. You may damage your computer.

mSignals from the mouse are not reaching the computer, either because the mouse needs cleaning or because there is something wrong with it.

Clean the mouse according to the instructions in Appendix A, “Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips.”

If you have another mouse or pointing device, try connecting and using it. (Turn the computer off before connecting it.) If the new device works, there is probably something wrong with the mouse you replaced. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

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