Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Help Chapter 3 Using PC Cards and Additional Equipment Chapter 4 Installing and Using Application Programs Chapter 5 Power Management I part
Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics. 1 Getting Started The information and illustrations in this chapter provide an overview of your Macintosh PowerBook system and get you started using the computer. To begin, take a few moments to review some important details about the computer’s hardware, software, and learning materials. Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook Your PowerBook is designed to keep you working productively in any location.
Microphone PC card eject buttons ¤ Brightness control ¤ Trackpad P Power key Trackpad button Speaker Battery cover Sleep indicator light V Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port - Sound out port ¯ Power adapter port , Sound in port ´ Printer/external modem port Infrared window I Reset button PC Card eject holes ˝ External floppy ™ External monitor port disk drive port (VGA-style connector) g SCSI port (HDI-30) Two PC Card (PCMCIA card) slots
Software for mobility and efficiency Your PowerBook comes with a variety of applications, utility programs, and control panels that provide broad functionality and flexibility.
Control Strip for quick changes The Control Strip appears on the desktop when you start up your PowerBook. This strip lets you change common settings quickly—by pressing an icon and then choosing the option you want from a pop-up menu.
The Guide menu You use the Guide menu to open Mac OS Tutorial or Mac OS Guide. The Guide menu contains online instructions for using Macintosh system software when the Finder is the active program. In addition to Mac OS Guide and the tutorial, the Guide menu contains an explanation for using the Guide online instructions (About Apple Guide) and a summary of shortcuts. The Guide menu usually provides online help for other applications when they are active.
When you have questions about the computer When you have questions about using your Macintosh PowerBook, you can look for answers in several places.
Where to find answers The summary that follows indicates the type of information you can expect to get from each information source. On the computer’s hard disk In the Guide menu The Guide menu (marked with the h icon) is your main source of information about the Macintosh. You can learn basic skills in the tutorial and get interactive, step-by-step help for tasks in Mac OS Guide. In electronic manuals For some programs, condensed instructions and reference information are supplied in an online manual.
On the Internet At Apple’s Web sites Apple maintains a number of sites on the World Wide Web that provide software updates, product information, and technical information. The central site is http://www.apple.com/. Several other Apple sites (linked to the central one) provide PowerBook updates, product details, and mobile computing solutions, including http://powerbook.apple.com/.
Plugging in the computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. Be sure to plug in the power adapter in case the battery has drained during shipping or storage. (If the battery was completely drained, the power will come on automatically when the power adapter is attached.) WARNING Use only the power adapter that came with your Macintosh PowerBook computer.
Opening the display 1 Push the latch in and lift up the display. Press the latch to open the display. 2 Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. You can adjust the angle of the display at any time by tilting it toward or away from you.
Turning the computer on m Press the Power key at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to turn the computer on. Power key P You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. You’ll see the Mac OS startup screen as the system software is loaded on the computer. After your computer starts up for the first time, a picture similar to this appears on the screen: Note: Your screen should look very similar to this, but it may not look exactly the same.
Problems turning the computer on? m Nothing happened when you pressed the Power key. The battery may be drained. Make sure you plugged in the power adapter, and that the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source. If the power adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on. If the computer doesn’t make a sound when you press the Power key, press the reset button (marked with I) on the back of the computer.
m You see a picture of a disk with a blinking question mark on the screen. This icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You may need to reinstall system software. See “Reinstalling System Software” in Chapter 7. What’s next? You’ve now finished setting up your Macintosh PowerBook. Continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.
Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-touse program called the Mac OS Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these steps: 1 Move your finger on the trackpad to move the arrow pointer (8) on the screen. Place your index finger on the trackpad and your thumb on the trackpad button. Don’t press the trackpad button yet.
Tips for using the trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: m Use your index finger (left or right hand). Use only one finger. m Use only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any other object. m Sometimes humidity or condensation may cause moisture to gather on the trackpad. If this happens, gently wipe the trackpad with a clean cloth before you use it.
Reviewing the basics You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer. Icons Menu Window Control Strip Menus The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. The symbols and words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press the mouse button. Printer menu You can see a list of printers and choose any of them as the default printer.
Icons Icons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents, and folders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains. This icon represents your computer’s internal hard disk. Icons like this one represent application programs, which you use to create documents and do other work. Icons like this one represent documents, which you can create and edit. Icons like this represent folders. A folder contains other icons.
Control Strip The Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor and update your PowerBook’s power management options and other useful features. For instructions on using the Control Strip, see “How do I use the Control Strip?” in the “Customizing Your Computer” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. Turning the computer off Always use one of the following methods to shut down the computer. If you don’t, you risk losing any work you haven’t previously saved on a disk.
Turning the computer off with the Shut Down command You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the Special menu. Follow these steps: 1 If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps Lock) to wake it. 2 Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen. If the word “Special” does not appear at the top of the screen, you’re not working in the Finder.
Putting the computer to sleep Sleep is a power conservation feature of Macintosh PowerBook computers that lets you instantly restart the computer and bypass the startup process. You can extend the period of time your battery will power the computer by putting the PowerBook to sleep when you won’t be using it for several minutes or hours. The length of time the computer can be left in sleep depends on the charge state of the battery.
m You can also put your computer to sleep by closing and latching the display. When the computer is in sleep, a small green light flashes in the center of the latch. Sleep indicator For information on other ways of putting the computer to sleep, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. (You can learn more about using Mac OS Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual.) Automatic sleep If you don’t use the computer for several minutes, it goes to sleep automatically.
Restarting a computer that’s already on You need to restart your computer—turn it off and back on again—when you want to make certain changes to settings, use a newly installed system software file, or start up the computer using a different disk. You may also need to restart if you see a “system error” message on the screen (indicating a temporary software problem). In this case, use the trackpad to click the Restart button that appears.
Trouble? If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Power key or choosing Restart—for example, if the computer “freezes” so that the pointer does not respond to the trackpad—you can restart the computer by pressing the Command (x), Control, and Power keys simultaneously. If the computer doesn’t restart, press the reset button (marked with I) on the back of the computer. I Reset button (If the computer is on but “frozen,” pressing the reset button will turn off the computer.
Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu. 2 Getting Help The Guide menu contains online help and information and is your main source of information when working with your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark (h) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Getting answers to your questions When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get the answer by choosing Mac OS Guide from the Guide menu. To get answers to your questions, follow these steps: 1 Open the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the screen) and choose Finder to make it the active application program. A checkmark in the menu indicates that the Finder is the active program. 2 Open the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Mac OS Guide.
3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For. Mac OS Guide gives you three ways of finding information: m Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of contents in a book. m Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects; it is like the index in a book. m Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type.
2 In the list of topics, click “Customizing Your Computer.” When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Mac OS Guide window. To get instructions, click a question… …and then click OK. 3 Click the question “How do I set the time and date?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to return to the main Mac OS Guide window, click this button.
Getting answers with the Index button 1 In the Mac OS Guide window, click the Index button. An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window. Slider Scroll bar 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase “background pattern” is visible. You can scroll through the list either by dragging the slider to the letter “B” or by using the scroll bar at the right of the list. 3 Click the phrase “background pattern” in the alphabetical list.
4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to return to the main Mac OS Guide window, click this button. 5 Click here to see the next step (if there is one). Read and follow the instructions in the window. Mac OS Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selected.
Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Mac OS Guide window, click the Look For button. A small box where you can type text appears on the left side of the window. To activate the text box, click here. Type a word or phrase in the text box… …and then click here. 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box. 3 Type “sound” in the text box, then click Search.
4 Click the question “How do I change the alert (beep) sound?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. If you want to close Mac OS Guide, click here. Click here to see the next step (if there is one). 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window. Mac OS Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question you selected.
Tips for using Mac OS Guide Here are a few tips for using Mac OS Guide effectively: m Mac OS Guide is available only when you are in the Finder—the desktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files. (Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu, however.) If you don’t see Mac OS Guide in the Guide menu, open the Application menu (to the right of the Guide menu) and choose Finder. m Follow the steps when you’re instructed to; don’t skip ahead or read ahead.
Identifying what’s on your computer screen Sometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself, “What’s that?” You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known as Balloon Help. Using balloons like those you see in comic strips, Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items on the Macintosh screen. Follow these steps to use Balloon Help: 1 Open the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Show Balloons.
Learning useful shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts: 1 Open the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) and choose Shortcuts. The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears. 2 Click one of the category buttons.
3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected. Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one). 4 36 Chapter 2 When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category, click the Topics button in the lower-left corner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window. Or click the close box in the upper-left corner to close the window.
Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with PC Cards or additional hardware. 3 Using PC Cards and Additional Equipment Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards) PC Cards (also known as PCMCIA cards) are about the size of a thick credit card and have a 68-pin connector at one end. They come in many varieties, such as fax/modem cards, mass-storage cards, Ethernet connection cards, and wireless communication cards. You can use PC Cards to expand your Macintosh PowerBook’s capabilities.
There are three types of PC Cards. The different types refer to the thickness of the card. A Type I card is 3.3 millimeters (mm) thick, a Type II card is 5 mm thick, and a Type III card is 10.5 mm thick. Make sure you check the documentation that came with your PC Card to verify that it is compatible with your Macintosh PowerBook. WARNING Make sure you only use cards that are designated by the PC Card manufacturer as compatible with your Macintosh PowerBook.
Inserting a PC Card To insert a card, follow these steps: m Insert the card, connector first and label up, into the slot. Make sure the card is level. A Type I or Type II PC Card can be inserted in either the upper or lower slot. A Type III PC Card or a zoom video card must be inserted in the lower slot.
You’ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in. When the card is firmly seated, you’ll feel it click into place. An icon for the PC Card appears on the desktop. You are now ready to use the card. Consult the documentation that came with the card for more details on using it. Ejecting a PC Card Your computer must be on or off in order to eject a PC Card. You cannot eject a PC Card when the computer is in sleep. IMPORTANT Before you eject a card, make sure that nothing is blocking the card’s slot.
To eject a PC Card when the computer is off, do this: m Press the right eject button to eject a PC Card from the lower slot, or press the left eject button to eject a PC Card from the upper slot. (The eject buttons do not work if your computer is in sleep.) If the card is not in use, it will usually be ejected. Use the eject buttons only when the computer is turned off. Many PC Cards won’t eject when the button is pressed if the computer is on. Press to eject upper PC card. Press to eject lower PC card.
If you can’t eject a card If you are unable to eject a card, make sure the computer is off, then try pressing the eject button. If this doesn’t work, follow these steps: 1 Straighten one end of a paper clip. 2 Insert the end of the straightened paper clip into the hole next to the slot that contains the card, and press gently but firmly until the card is ejected. If you can’t eject a card, insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the hole next to the slot. This hole is for the upper slot.
Keeping the computer from ejecting storage PC Cards at startup If you have a storage PC Card, such as an SRAM card or an ATA hard disk, in either slot, the card will be ejected when the computer starts up. To prevent excessive wear on PC Card connectors and slots, you can use the Startup Disk control panel to keep storage PC Cards from ejecting when you turn on the computer. (Other types of PC Cards, such as a modem or Ethernet card, are not ejected at startup.
Using a PC Card modem When you are using a PC Card modem, make sure you do the following: 1 Install the communications software you want to use. PC Card modems work with your communications software by providing compatibility with a feature of your Macintosh PowerBook’s software called the Communications Toolbox. See the documentation that came with your communications software for instructions on setting up a PC Card modem. Check to see if PC Card modem files for your software were included.
Using Apple Remote Access with a PC Card modem Apple Remote Access uses modem files (sometimes called connection scripts or CCLs) to get the best performance from some modems. Follow these steps to select your modem file: 1 Insert your PC Card modem. 2 Open the ARA application program. 3 Open Remote Access Setup. The following screen appears: Select the modem you are using here. Also select your PC Card modem here; or select the Data Port, if your program’s instructions specify it.
5 Choose the port for your PC Card modem. The port shows the modem name or type, rather than the name of the PC Card slot. Some programs use a virtual port, the Data Port, to allow fax and data applications to share the modem. See the instructions that came with your modem and communications software to determine the specific setup procedure. You must reselect the port if you remove the modem and later put it in the other slot.
Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the following devices to your computer system: m an external floppy disk drive m printers m external modems m SCSI devices m external monitors m sound input and output devices m additional memory Connecting an external floppy disk drive The Macintosh PowerBook 2400c comes with an external 1.44 MB floppy disk drive and the cable you use to connect the floppy disk drive to your PowerBook.
The floppy disk drive is ready to use. If you need information about using a floppy disk drive, see “How do I insert a floppy disk?” in the Disks topic area of Mac OS Guide. Connecting a printer The modem/printer port on your computer can accept either a direct connection (to a printer such as a StyleWriter) or a LocalTalk network connection (to a printer such as a LaserWriter). See the manual that came with your printer for specific information about the type of connection it requires.
Connecting an external modem You can use a PC Card modem in your computer’s PC Card slot. For information on connecting and using a PC Card modem, see the documentation that came with your modem, as well as the “Using a PC Card Modem” section earlier in this chapter, and the “Using PC Cards” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. You can also connect an external modem to the modem/printer port on the back panel of the computer. The modem/printer port is GeoPort compatible.
Connecting SCSI devices A SCSI device is any product—including hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners—that communicates with your computer by means of a standard electronic interface. (SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface.) You can attach up to seven SCSI devices to your computer by linking them together in a chain that starts at your computer’s SCSI port. To connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh PowerBook, you need an Apple HDI-30 SCSI System Cable or equivalent.
Where to add cable terminators when connecting a single SCSI device: HDI-30 SCSI system cable Terminator (If this SCSI device has an internal terminator, omit this external terminator.) Where to add cable terminators when connecting two or more SCSI devices: HDI-30 SCSI system cable SCSI peripheral interface cables Terminator (If this SCSI device has an internal terminator, omit this external terminator.
Connecting your computer as a hard disk Before making any connections, you need to assign a unique SCSI ID number to the PowerBook. (The unique ID number allows the computer to communicate with several connected devices.) 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu of your PowerBook. 2 Open the PowerBook Setup control panel. 3 In the SCSI disk mode section of the control panel, click the ID number you want to assign.
10 Connect the large connector on the Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter cable to a SCSI cable attached to the SCSI port on the last device in the SCSI chain, or to the SCSI system cable on the other computer. If the last device in the chain has an internal terminator, disconnect the device and connect the PowerBook before it in the SCSI chain. WARNING Always shut down the PowerBook before connecting or disconnecting the SCSI disk adapter cable.
12 Turn on the other SCSI devices in the chain, if any. 13 Turn on the other computer. The PowerBook’s internal drive appears as a hard disk icon on the screen of the computer you connected it to. You can now transfer and use files as if the Macintosh PowerBook were an external disk drive. Drawing battery power in SCSI disk mode Your Macintosh PowerBook continues to draw battery power when you use it as a hard disk.
4 Disconnect the PowerBook from the adapter cable. IMPORTANT Do not leave the adapter cable attached to the PowerBook. If you do, the computer will behave as though it is still in SCSI disk mode when you try to restart. 5 If necessary, disconnect the adapter cable from the other computer or its SCSI chain. Your equipment is now ready for normal use. If you disconnected the adapter cable from the other computer or SCSI chain, make sure that the SCSI chain is properly terminated.
m When an external monitor offers the same resolution as the PowerBook’s display (800 x 600 pixels at 60 hertz [Hz] refresh rate), the image appears on both screens the first time you turn on the computer if the PowerBook’s display is open. m The PowerBook is designed to be “plug-and-play” when an external monitor is attached.
Connecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor to your PowerBook, follow these steps. Also consult the documentation that came with the monitor. 1 Press the Power (π) key once to get the Shut Down dialog box. 2 Click Shut Down or Sleep. If you connect a monitor with your computer turned on, the computer will not recognize the monitor. 3 Place the monitor where you will be using it.
5 If you are connecting an Apple or Apple-compatible monitor, locate the adapter that came with your computer and attach it to one end of the external monitor’s cable. The monitor adapter is a small plastic and metal device that is the same granite color as the computer. The part number M0322 is on the adapter. If you are connecting a VGA or SVGA monitor, skip this step. 6 Make sure the other end of the monitor’s cable is attached to the monitor.
Trouble with the external monitor? m Nothing happened when you tried to turn on the PowerBook. Make sure that all your equipment is connected properly, then try pressing the Power (π) key again. Make sure that the battery is charged, or that the power adapter is plugged into both the computer and an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on. m The computer is on, but the external monitor is dark.
Disconnecting an external monitor 1 Make sure your computer is shut down or in sleep. 2 Make sure your monitor is switched off. 3 Disconnect the monitor cable (for a VGA-style monitor) or monitor adapter (for an Apple monitor) from the external monitor port on the computer’s back panel. The port is marked with this icon: ™.
Connecting sound input and output devices Your computer has a built-in microphone. In addition, you can connect an Apple Omni microphone to the external sound input port. For information on using the microphone to record sounds, see the “Sound” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. Microphone Your Macintosh PowerBook has a stereo audio input port (marked with the √ icon) for connecting external sound input devices that provide line-level output.
The Macintosh PowerBook has a stereo sound output port (on the left side of the computer’s case, marked with the - icon) to which you can connect externally powered speakers, an amplifier, headphones, or other sound output devices. The sound output port accepts a standard stereo miniplug, like that used to attach headphones to a portable tape player.
Connecting a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB device You can connect a mouse, keyboard, graphics tablet, or other Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) device to the ADB port to the left of the power adapter port on the back panel of the computer. You can connect up to three low-power ADB devices in a chain. IMPORTANT You must shut down the computer before connecting an ADB device.
Adding memory to your computer You can increase your computer’s memory by adding a RAM expansion card. You can find out how much memory your computer has by choosing About This Computer from the Apple (K) menu in the Finder. You can purchase memory upgrades from Apple-authorized dealers. An Apple-authorized dealer must install any memory upgrades you purchase. Your Macintosh PowerBook also supports virtual memory, a feature that makes use of hard disk space to provide additional RAM.
Read this chapter for information on installing and using application programs on your computer.
Getting help for application programs Some application programs that come on your PowerBook (such as the File Assistant program) are documented in their own Apple Guide online help systems. Follow these steps to see if a program has an Apple Guide help system: 1 Open the application program. 2 Open the Guide (h) menu. If an item appears in the Guide menu for your application program, choose it. If an item does not appear, then there is no Apple Guide online help for that program.
Installing application programs You’ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. Refer to the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them. In most cases, you install application programs onto your internal hard disk from floppy disks or a CD that you receive as part of an application program package. The following illustration shows how to open the floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk into it.
Working with several programs at a time You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computer’s memory allows. All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now) has a checkmark next to it, and its icon appears in the menu bar. The Finder icon Commands to hide or display open windows A checkmark indicates the active program.
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu. The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden. When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again. If you want to see all the open windows, choose Show All from the Application menu.
Using “native” application programs Your computer is compatible with nearly all application programs intended for use with Macintosh computers. But certain programs are designed especially for computers with PowerPC microprocessors. (These are sometimes called “native” applications.) You’ll find that these programs take best advantage of your computer’s speed. Special memory requirements Some native programs may be slightly larger than other programs and may take up more memory.
Read this chapter for information about your Macintosh PowerBook’s battery. 5 Power Management Power sources Your computer can draw its operating power from three different sources: m Main battery Your computer came with a lithium ion (LiIon) battery. This battery should provide power for 2–4 hours of work time (you may get longer work time, depending on the Macintosh PowerBook model you have and the battery conservation features you use).
Monitoring the battery charge There are three ways you can determine the charge level of your battery: m Look in the battery monitor portion of the Control Strip. For information on the battery monitor, see the “Batteries & Power” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. m See low-power messages on your display. m Look at the battery level icon next to the clock in the menu bar. Responding to low-power messages When the battery runs low, the computer displays two low-power messages.
What you should know When the first low-power message appears, the screen dims automatically to save power. If you continue to work without plugging in the power adapter or changing the battery, the computer displays a second low-power message, indicating that the computer is about to put itself to sleep. Within a few seconds, the computer goes to sleep automatically to protect the contents of RAM. All activities are interrupted.
Recharging the battery To recharge the battery, plug in the power adapter. (Do not use an external recharger designed for another Macintosh PowerBook model.) ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug Power cord Power adapter Your power adapter may look slightly different. A lightning bolt icon appears in the battery monitor portion of the Control Strip when the power adapter is plugged in and a battery is recharging.
Removing or replacing the battery To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps: 1 Save your work and then shut down the computer or put it to sleep, or plug in the power adapter. 2 Close the display. 3 Slide the battery switch to the left. 1 Slide the battery switch to the left. 2 Remove the battery. 4 Pull the battery out of its compartment. 5 If you are inserting another battery, slide it into the battery compartment. You can replace the battery with another LiIon battery.
IMPORTANT Lithium ion (LiIon) batteries contain metals that are hazardous when released in the environment. It is inappropriate, and in some cases unlawful, to throw batteries away with your household or business trash. Many locations have government or Apple-sponsored collection or recycling programs for spent batteries. Dispose of spent batteries in accordance with the mandatory or voluntary battery collection programs in your location.
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Consult this chapter if you have questions or experience problems using your computer. 6 Tips and Troubleshooting When you have questions If you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer to Mac OS Guide in the Guide (h) menu. For instructions on using Mac OS Guide, see Chapter 2 of this manual. If the suggestions in this chapter and Mac OS Guide don’t solve the problem, go to Chapter 7 for instructions on some general diagnostic techniques.
Problems starting up the computer The computer doesn’t start up. m The battery may need recharging. Plug the power cord into a working outlet and then plug the power adapter into the computer. Let the battery recharge for a few minutes. m Check that the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If it’s plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. The power adapter should get warm after being plugged in for 10 minutes.
The sleep indicator light in the PowerBook’s latch glows a steady green. m You must reset the computer using the reset button. Connect the external power adapter (if it is not already connected) and press the reset button (marked with the icon I) on the back panel. When the reset procedure is used the computer will thoroughly test the RAM, so it may take a few moments (testing takes about 1 second per megabyte of RAM) before the screen lights. Be patient if you have added expansion RAM.
m Follow these steps to reset the PRAM: 1. Locate the keys Command (x), Option, P, and R. 2. Make sure the Caps Lock key is not down. 3. Restart your Macintosh (using the Command [x], Control, and Power keys or the reset button, if necessary). Immediately after hearing the startup sound, press the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously. If you don’t hold down the key combination within 5–10 seconds after you restart, you may need to repeat steps 1–3. 4.
When I start up the computer, I see a message about the system software. m The system software on the startup disk you’re using may be incomplete or damaged, or may be the wrong version. Make sure you’re using the correct disk as a startup disk. m If you’re sure you’re using the correct startup disk, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Reinstalling System Software” in Chapter 7. The computer displays a flashing question mark icon.
When the computer starts up, a message says there is not enough memory. m There may not be enough memory to load all the system software extensions you’ve installed. Restart the computer, holding down the Shift key until you see the message “Extensions Off” in the “Welcome to Macintosh” box. Then try the following to increase available memory: m Turn on virtual memory (VM) in the Memory control panel, or increase the VM size if it’s already on.
Every time the computer starts up, it rebuilds the desktop. m There may be a folder on your hard disk that has the same name as a file the computer uses to keep track of information on your disks. Manually search for a folder named “Desktop” or “Desktop file.” If you find one, rename it “Storage.” Then restart the computer. (Do not use the Find File feature to search for the desktop file. It may find it but you may not be able to access it.
m If the problem recurs, it may involve one or more of your application programs. See “The Computer Exhibits Odd Behavior, Such as Many Unexplained System Failures,” next. About the codes in error messages: The number codes in error messages are used in software development. Sometimes they can help a technician narrow down the source of a problem. However, the codes are usually too general or technical in nature to help you diagnose a problem yourself.
m Check that the program is compatible with the version of system software your computer is using. (See the program’s documentation, or contact the manufacturer or vendor.) You can find out which version of software you have by choosing About This Computer from the Apple (K) menu. m Make sure your control panels and system software extensions (especially any that you recently added) are compatible with your programs. See Chapter 7. A program won’t open. m The application program may already be open.
A message says there is not enough memory. m There may be a temporary software problem. Save your work, quit all open programs, and restart the computer. If you can’t use the Restart command, see the suggestions in “The Computer Freezes or Displays a System Error Message,” earlier in this section. m If you get this message when you are trying to open or use a program, follow these steps: 1. Choose About This Computer from the Apple (K) menu. Take note of the number in the “Largest Unused Block” section.
When I try to open a document, a message says the program can’t be found. m The document may have been created with a program that is not on your hard disk, or with a different version of the program. m You can also open a document from within a program by using the Open command in the File menu. For more information, see the documentation that came with your programs.
Other problems while working The screen went blank. m Screen dimming may be on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’s brightness. You can adjust the interval before screen dimming takes effect, or you can turn screen dimming off, using the PowerBook control panel. m The computer may have gone to sleep, as indicated by the blinking sleep LED in the latch. Press the Power key (or any key except Caps Lock or the trackpad button) on the keyboard to wake it. m The battery may be drained.
An icon is blinking in the menu bar. m A 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. A file can’t be thrown away. m The file may be locked. Select the file’s icon, then choose Get Info from the File menu and click the Locked checkbox to remove the X.
I can’t access some of the memory on my computer. m All computers set aside some memory for system overhead. m If you want to open more programs than memory allows, you can use the Memory control panel to decrease the size of the disk cache, or remove or decrease the size of the RAM disk (if you’re using one). You can also have a memory expansion card installed in your computer. Problems with hardware RAM or cache diagnostic error I see a message that a problem was detected with RAM or cache memory.
I can’t save or copy files onto a floppy disk. m The disk may be locked. Unlock it by sliding the tab at the corner of the disk so that it covers the hole. m The disk may be full. Throw away items on the disk that you no longer need, or save the files on a different disk. m The disk or disk drive may be damaged. Test it with Disk First Aid (on one of the Disk Tools disks that came with your computer or in the Utilities folder on the hard disk or the CD that came with the computer).
Trackpad The pointer won’t move. m A program may be doing some work. Wait a few moments and then try again. m A temporary software problem may have caused the computer to “freeze.” See “The Computer Freezes or Displays a System Error Message” in the section “Problems Working With Programs,” earlier in this chapter. The pointer sticks or jumps when I use the trackpad. m Make sure to use only one finger on the pad and that your finger is dry. Keyboard Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.
PowerBook display The screen went blank. m Screen dimming may be on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’s brightness. m The computer may have gone to sleep. Press any key (except Caps Lock) on the keyboard to wake it. m The battery may need recharging. Plug in the power adapter, let the battery charge for a few minutes, and then try to wake or start up the computer again. m If an external monitor is connected, the image may be displayed on that monitor and not on the PowerBook’s display.
External monitors The monitor remains dark. m Shut down the PowerBook, then make sure the monitor is connected to the PowerBook, plugged into an active outlet, and turned on. (Most monitors have a light on the front panel to show whether they are on.) The monitor is on, but no image appears. m Use the Monitors & Sound control panel to select a resolution that will display on the external monitor.
I connected a different external monitor and it turns on but doesn’t display an image. m Once you set the resolution for an external monitor, any other external monitor subsequently connected to your PowerBook will attempt to use that resolution.
m If you’re using a network printer, make sure that AppleTalk is active in the Chooser. If you are using a printer connected directly to your computer, make sure AppleTalk is inactive, or the Printer/External modem port is not selected in the AppleTalk control panel. m If your network has zones, make sure the zone containing your printer is selected. Nothing happens, or an error message appears, when I try to print. m There may not be enough memory for printing.
SCSI equipment and SCSI disk mode External SCSI equipment doesn’t work, or a hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop. m You may not be able to use password protection with your PowerBook in SCSI disk mode. Turn password protection off in the Password Security control panel. m Check that all cables are connected securely, that the devices are plugged into working outlets, and that the devices are turned on.
m Make sure you are using the correct cable for SCSI disk mode. The HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter is about 10 inches long, is dark gray, and has 30 pins in the connector (no “missing” pins). Do not use the HDI-30 SCSI System Cable, which is light gray, is about 18 inches long, and has 29 pins in the connector (one “missing” pin). That cable is for connecting SCSI equipment to your PowerBook. m Check that all cable connections are secure. m The PowerBook’s battery may be drained.
m Make sure terminators are placed correctly in the SCSI chain. For more information, see “Connecting SCSI Devices” in Chapter 3. m Check that there is no conflict between SCSI ID numbers among all devices in the SCSI chain. If necessary, you can change the ID for your computer in the PowerBook control panel. m Start up the other Macintosh with the Disk Tools disk that came with it (do not use the disk that came with your PowerBook).
Problems with networks and file sharing Solutions to common problems If you are having problems using the network or file sharing, try the following before attempting further solutions: m Make sure that AppleTalk is turned on in the Chooser. m Open the AppleTalk or TCP/IP control panel and make sure the correct network connection is selected. m Whenever you make a change in the AppleTalk or TCP/IP control panel, be sure to close that control panel so that the change takes effect.
I connected to another computer, but I can’t see any files. m Make sure that files are being shared on the other computer. The File Sharing Monitor control panel on that computer lists the items being shared. m Make sure you have the access privileges you need to view the files. Ask the network administrator or the owner of the shared item to give you access. (See the “Sharing Files” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu.
4. Remove the Users & Groups data file from the Preferences folder (inside the System Folder). Restart the computer. 5. Reinstall system software. A message says that an item can’t be shared. m Make sure you have at least 1 MB of space available on your hard disk. m Files on some removable storage devices can’t be shared. Check with the manufacturer or vendor of the device for more information. m Some disk-formatting programs don’t work with file sharing.
Problems with Apple Remote Access The Remote Access Setup control panel won’t open. m Make sure that AppleTalk is turned on in the Chooser. m If you still can’t open the control panel, reinstall the Apple Remote Access software. The modem is not listed in the Remote Access Setup control panel. m Reinstall the modem software. If that doesn’t help, then reinstall the Apple Remote Access software.
m Check with your Apple Remote Access administrator to make sure your version of Apple Remote Access is compatible with the version on the computer you’re calling. If you’re using a version of Apple Remote Access higher than 1.0, you can use the Remote Access Setup control panel to set your software to work with version 1.0. I’m connected via Apple Remote Access but I can’t see any shared disks. m Open the Chooser and click the AppleShare icon. Shared disks should appear on the right side of the Chooser.
Consult this chapter before you call the Apple Assistance Center to solve problems with system software and your hard disk. 7 Diagnostic Techniques This chapter provides a step-by-step approach to diagnosing and solving problems involving system software and hard disks. Try the steps listed in each section in the order they are given until your problems are fixed. Checking your system software extensions System software extensions are files that add features to your system software.
2 Restart the computer while holding down the keys Command (x), Option, P, and R until you hear the startup sound repeat itself three times. Then release the keys. This procedure resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). For more information, see “The Computer Makes an Unusual Sound at Startup, or You See a ‘Sad Macintosh’ Icon” in the section “Problems Starting Up the Computer” in Chapter 6. If the problem does not recur, it may involve file sharing, virtual memory, or the disk cache.
Testing your hard disk The following steps will help you determine whether you have a problem with your hard disk or a problem with the system software on your hard disk. 1 Start up the Macintosh PowerBook with the Disk Tools disk that came with your computer. If the computer starts up normally, you may have a problem with the system software on your hard disk. If the computer starts up but you don’t see the hard disk icon, you may have a problem with the hard disk.
4 Open the Functions menu and choose Test Drive. 5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit. If you cannot repair the disk, you may need to reinitialize the disk using the Drive Setup program. WARNING Reinitializing the hard disk erases all the information on it. If you don’t have a recent backup of your information, an Appleauthorized service provider may be able to recover some of the information before you reinitialize the hard disk.
What if you don’t have system software disks? The CD that came with your computer contains all the system software. You can use that CD to reinstall the system software or to restore all the software that was put on your computer’s hard disk at the factory. If you don’t have access to a CD-ROM drive to use the CD, try this: 1 Insert the Disk Tools disk in your computer’s floppy disk drive. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Look for a Read Me file on the Disk Tools disk.
3 When Disk First Aid has finished checking your hard disk, choose Quit from the File menu. 4 Open the Drive Setup program. You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. 5 In the list of drives, click your startup disk. 6 Open the Functions menu and choose Update Driver. 7 When the update process is finished, quit Drive Setup. 8 Shut down your computer. 9 Start up your computer from the CD that came with your PowerBook. The Installer’s Welcome screen appears.
12 Click Install. 13 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 14 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Restart. If, after reinstalling system software by doing a normal installation, you still experience problems with your computer, follow the steps in the next section for doing a “clean” installation of system software.
To do a clean installation, follow these steps: 1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk. 2 Find and open the Disk First Aid icon. After Disk First Aid starts, follow the instructions on the screen. Disk First Aid checks your hard disk for any problems. 3 When Disk First Aid has finished checking your hard disk, choose Quit from the File menu. 4 Open the Drive Setup program. You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk. 5 In the list of drives, click your startup disk.
10 Click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears. (The dialog box that appears on your screen may look slightly different from this one.) For a clean installation, DO NOT click the Install button. Disk on which system software will be installed If you need to install on a different disk, click this button. 11 Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk box is the one on which you want to install system software. If it isn’t, click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears.
14 Click Clean Install. Click here to install the software you need. 15 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation. 16 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, you may need to click Restart. You need to click Restart only if you installed software onto the startup disk. If a message reports that installation was not successful, try repeating the clean installation procedure.
Restoring special software Special software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions, custom utilities, fonts, or Apple menu items that you may have added to your old System Folder.
To install customized system software, follow these steps: 1 Start up your computer from the CD that came with your PowerBook. 2 Click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears. 3 Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu. The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components. (Your Custom Install dialog box should look similar but may not be identical to this.) Click an “i” button to see information about a component.
4 Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox next to each component you want to install. You can see and select individual items within each component by clicking the arrow to the left of the component, then clicking the item you want to install. To get additional information about each component listed, click the box with the letter “i” in it to the right of the component. 5 Click Install. 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Appendix B Using Your Keyboard III part
Refer to this appendix for important health-related information and safety tips. Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities. In fact, misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities can create a problem that might not otherwise exist.
Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles. To make working with your computer more comfortable, allow enough space in your work area so that you can change position frequently and maintain a relaxed posture.
Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fatigue is annoying, there’s no evidence that it leads to permanent damage.
Keyboard and trackpad m When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this m You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard.
Mouse m If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably. Built-in display m Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. m You may need to adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another, or if the lighting in your work area changes.
What about electromagnetic emissions? There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) and very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic fields. Such fields are associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets, electrical wiring, and some household appliances—as well as computer monitors. Apple has reviewed scientific reports and sought the counsel of government regulatory agencies and respected health organizations.
Caution m If you have a problem with your computer and nothing in the computer manual solves the problem, take the computer to your Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. Attempting to repair the computer yourself may void the limited warranty. m Do not move the computer when you can hear its hard disk spinning. When you put the computer to sleep, wait until the screen is blank before moving the computer. m Never force a connector into a port.
Caring for batteries Always handle batteries carefully. m Never get batteries wet. m Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Doing so may cause an explosion or a fire. m Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the battery. m Recharge batteries only as described in this manual. m Do not leave batteries in hot locations (such as the trunk of a car).
Handling floppy disks Store disks at temperatures between 50° F and 125° F. Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. Keep disks dry. 125° F (52° C) 50° F (10° C) Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter. Keep disks away from magnets. Avoid exposing disks to extremely hot temperatures.
Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook IMPORTANT When you travel, always take along the Disk Tools disks that came with your computer. Airplanes and airports Some airlines have reported that use of portable electronic devices may have interfered with the aircraft’s flight navigation or communications systems. Many airlines restrict or manage the use of electronic equipment during flights. Please respect the regulations of the airlines.
Handling your Macintosh PowerBook The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you are traveling. In addition, note these precautions: m Do not transport your Macintosh PowerBook while it is turned on. Put your computer to sleep or shut it down before you move it. m Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you. m Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas. (You may need to use them with the power cord.) You do not need a voltage transformer.
Storing the Macintosh PowerBook 1 Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks. 2 Press the Power key and click Shut Down, or choose Shut Down from the Special menu. 3 Close the display. 4 Store the computer in a cool, dry place. Storage temperatures should remain between –25° C and 60° C (between –13° F and 140° F). Avoid leaving the computer where temperatures may be extreme or unpredictable—in the trunk of a car, for example.
Refer to this appendix for information on using your Macintosh PowerBook 2400c keyboard. Appendix B Using Your Keyboard The keyboard on the Macintosh PowerBook 2400c computer works in much the same way as the keyboards on other computers and on electric typewriters. However, there are a few special keys you should know about. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the computer without using the trackpad.
Special keys on the Macintosh PowerBook 2400c keyboard Shift key Control key caps lock W A S shift Z ctrl option Appendix B F5 $ 4 E Option key 136 F4 # 3 2 Q tab F3 @ ! 1 Caps Lock key F2 F1 esc Tab key Delete key Function keys Escape key D X ^ 6 % 5 R G V F7 ( 9 * 8 U H B F9 F8 & 7 Y T F C F6 N ) 0 I J O K M F10 < , F11 { [ P : ; > .
Typing special characters and symbols You can type a variety of international and other special symbols and characters (including characters with diacritical marks, such as accents) by pressing combinations of keys. The Key Caps program, which is installed with your system software, shows you the characters produced when you type certain keys and key combinations in the fonts available on your computer. Choose Key Caps from the Apple (K) menu, then choose the font from the Key Caps menu.
If you press the Option key, Key Caps outlines lightly the keys that you can use in combination with letter keys to type letters with accents or other diacritical marks. If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks on some of the pictures of keys in Key Caps, try pressing Option-x to see the diacritical marks. However, you only need to use the Option key (not Option-x) in combination with the other keys to type letters with diacritical marks.
Special key combinations If difficulties with your trackpad or computer don’t allow you to use standard methods of quitting a program or restarting your computer, you can try using these special key combinations. To do this... …press this key combination Force a program to quit x-Option-Esc Force the computer to restart x–Control–Power key Here are other key combinations you may find useful. To do this...
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen index. Open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide; then click the Index button. Index A accent symbols 137 AC power adapter 71 acute accent 138 adapter plug 133 ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) 2, 63 additional equipment.
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen index. Open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide; then click the Index button.
keyboard 63 memory 64 mouse 63 printer 48 SCSI devices 50–55 sound input and output devices 61–62 conserving power 76 control panels, replacing 117 Control Strip, using 4, 18 customer assistance 8, 133 Custom Install dialog box 118 custom utilities, replacing 117 D database software (Applications folder) 3 Data Port for fax and data applications 46 debugging applications, starting 139 deleting selected material, keystrokes for 136 desktop appearing in SCSI mode 99–100 missing at startup 82 rebuilding durin
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen index. Open the external monitors connecting 55–59 disconnecting 60 port 2, 58 problems 96–97, 101 using comfortably 127 external power adapter 71, 74 warming up 80 eye fatigue 125 Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS F Guide; then click the Index button.
H I, J hard disk drive problems starting 93 reinitializing 110 testing 109–110 using the computer as 51–55 hard disk icon, missing at startup 81 hardware problems equipment connected to computer 101 external floppy disk drive 92–93 external monitors 96–97 hard disk drive 93 keyboard 94 PowerBook display 95 printers 97–98 RAM or cache diagnostic error 92 SCSI equipment and SCSI disk mode 99–101 trackpad 94 HDI-30 SCSI port 2 HDI-30 SCSI System Cable 51 headphones 62 health problems, preventing 123–128 help
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen interference from external monitor 57 on external monitor 96 radio and television vii international equipment and repair 133 Internet browsing software (Applications folder) 3 IR (infrared) module, adding 64 index. Open the Guide (h) menu and K choose Mac OS Guide; then click the Index button.
shared library is missing 70 system error 85–86 system software 83 metal detectors, effect on computer 132 microphone 2 connecting external 61–62 microprocessor, PowerPC ix modem cable port icon 49 modems connecting 49 PC Card 44–46 problems with 101, 105 software 3 monitor adapter 58 monitor cable 58 monitors arranging 127 connecting 55–59 disconnecting 60 problems on external monitors 96–97 resolution 56 mouse connecting 63 problems with 101 using comfortably 127 MoviePlayer software 3 moving a computer 2
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen index. Open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide; then click the Index button.
shared libraries (System Folder) 70 shortcuts, keyboard and mouse 35–36 Show Balloons command (Guide menu) 34 showing windows 69 Shut Down command (Special menu) 19 size box 17 sleep automatic 21 bypassing startup process 20–21 indicator light 2, 81 protecting RAM 73 Sleep command (Special menu) 20 software.
Can’t Find It? See also Mac OS Guide’s onscreen index. Open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide; then click the Index button.
Macintosh PowerBook User’s Manual Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related information for Macintosh PowerBook 2400c computers
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Contents Communications regulation information Preface Welcome to PowerPC vii ix Part I 1 Getting Started 1 Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook Preparing to set up the computer Plugging in the computer Opening the display 8 9 10 Turning the computer on 11 Problems turning the computer on? What’s next? 1 12 13 Learning the basics 14 Tips for using the trackpad Reviewing the basics 15 16 Turning the computer off 18 Putting the computer to sleep 20 Restarting a computer th
2 Getting Help 25 Getting answers to your questions Tips for using Mac OS Guide 26 33 Identifying what’s on your computer screen Learning useful shortcuts 34 35 3 Using PC Cards and Additional Equipment Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards) 37 Connecting additional equipment 46 Connecting an external floppy disk drive Connecting a printer 37 47 48 Connecting an external modem Connecting SCSI devices 49 50 Connecting an external monitor 55 Connecting sound input and output devices 61 Connectin
5 Power Management Power sources 71 71 Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery 72 74 Removing or replacing the battery Maximizing work time 75 76 Part II 6 Tips and Troubleshooting When you have questions 79 79 When you run into trouble 79 Problems starting up the computer 80 Problems working with programs Other problems while working Problems with hardware 85 90 92 Problems with equipment connected to your computer Problems with networks and file sharing Problems with Apple R
Part III Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 123 Health-related information about computer use Important care and safety instructions Caring for batteries 128 130 Handling floppy disks 131 Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook Storing the Macintosh PowerBook Service and support 134 134 Appendix B Using Your Keyboard 135 Typing special characters and symbols Special key combinations Index vi Contents 141 132 139 137 123
Communications regulation information FCC declaration of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Welcome to PowerPC Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh PowerBook computer. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to expand. This book will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you how to expand your computer, and provide many tips on using your new system. Your computer is powered by the new † microprocessor (or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc.
