Apple 8600 appendix Some icons look different from usual

Some icons look different from usual.

mThere may be a problem with the information that the computer uses to keep track of files. To fix this problem, you need to rebuild the desktop. For instructions, see “Rebuilding Your Desktop” in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques.”

mYou may be using a file-compression program to save space on your hard disk. Some compression programs change the appearance of icons.

When trying to open or move a font file, you see an error message.

mThe font file may be damaged. To remove damaged font files, follow these steps:

1.Drag the Fonts folder out of the System Folder.

2.Restart the computer.

3.Open the Fonts folder that you dragged out and drag all the fonts that do not cause errors to the System Folder icon. Click OK in the dialog box.

4.Throw away the old Fonts folder.

5.Reinstall the damaged font from the original disk.

An icon is blinking in the menu bar.

mA program needs attention. Open the menu and choose the program whose icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name). Respond to any messages on the screen. If it’s not clear what you should do, consult the documentation that came with the program.

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