Apple G4 manual Problems Turning the Computer On?, Turn On Your PowerBook

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Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook

With your setup information gathered, you’re ready to start up your computer. Once you do, Setup Assistant opens automatically to help you.

1To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).

Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to shut down again.

®Power button

You should hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up.

Problems Turning the Computer On?

Nothing happens when you press the Power button.

•The battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged the power adapter firmly into both the computer and a power source. The plug should light when you plug it into the computer.

•If the computer still doesn’t start up, see “Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer” on page 58.

You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark.

•This icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Try restarting. Hold down the Power button for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the Power button again. If the problem persists, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Restoring Your Computer’s Software” on page 61.

Chapter 1 Getting Started