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Troubleshooting
PowerBook (FireWire)
Miscellaneous
Sleep light doesn’t
turn on
1. Verify computer is in sleep mode and not off.
2. Reset power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O
door.
3. Replace inverter board.
Screen goes blank and
computer shuts down
every few minutes
1. Computer is going into system sleep to conserve battery
power. Adjust sleep delays in Energy Saver control panel or
connect power adapter.
2. Verify the appropriate power adapter is being used.
3. Try a known-good power adapter.
Application seems to
run slower after a few
seconds
Computer is in processor cycling mode. If this interferes with
operation of application, turn off Allow Processor Cycling in the
Energy Saver control panel.
Note:
This feature conserves energy
when running off battery power.
Hard drive is slow to
respond, or screen
goes blank too often
Adjust sleep delays in Energy Saver control panel or connect power
adapter.
Fax software is not
working
The PowerBook (FireWire) comes with FaxSTF software installed.
Apple does not provide support for this software. Contact Smith
Micro at 949-632-5810 or send email to
[e-mail].