Specifications

m If you still can’t restart, try restarting from a floppy disk.
1. Insert the Disk Tools disk into the floppy disk drive.
2. Press the Power On (
I
) key.
If the computer restarts from a floppy disk, there is probably a problem
with your hard disk. You may be able to fix the problem yourself (using the
Disk First Aid program or another disk repair program; see the Macintosh
Reference book for help). Or you may prefer to take the computer to your
Apple-authorized service provider.
The computer is very hot.
m It is normal for the computer to be warm to the touch while you are using
it, especially on the side beneath the keyboard. If the computer seems
unusually hot, try the following:
m plug in the power adapter
m turn down the screen brightness (
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)
m turn on backlight dimming
m use the Better Conservation setting in the PowerBook control panel
m make sure processor cycling is turned on in the PowerBook control
panel
m disconnect the external monitor
m put the computer to sleep or shut it down
See Chapter 6 for more information on reducing your computer’s power
consumption.
The computer exhibits odd behavior, such as many unexplained system failures.
m A common cause of unexplained problems is multiple System Folders on
your computer’s startup disk. The System Folder that the PowerBook is
using to operate is marked with a special icon.
Use the Find command in the File menu to locate any other System
Folders, and drag them to the Trash.
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