Apple G4 17-inch manual Problems Turning the Computer On?

Problems Turning the Computer On?

Nothing happens when you press the Power button.

ÂThe 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.

ÂIf the computer still doesn’t start up, see “Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer” on page 63.

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

ÂThis icon usually means that the computer can’t find the 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 the system software. See “Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer” on page 67.

2Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer.

ÂTo move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad.

Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to move the pointer; the pointer won’t move if you use two or more fingers on it. (The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers. See “Using the Trackpad” on page 24 for more information.)

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Chapter 1 Getting Started