Apple 3400 Series - Manual

The Guide menu contains online instructions for using Macintosh systemsoftware when the Finder is the active program. In addition to Mac OS Guideand the tutorial, the Guide menu contains an explanation for using the Guideonline instructions (About Apple Guide) and a summary of shortcuts. The Guide m...

Where to find answers The summary that follows indicates the type of information you can expect toget 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 printed materials In this book Use this book to set up and learn about your computer and foruseful tips and suggestions if you have problems while using yourcomputer. In other manuals For answers to questions about other equipment or aboutapplication programs you have purchased, see the manua...

12 C h a p t e r 1 Opening the display 1 Slide the latch to the left and lift up 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 awayfrom you. Slide the latch to the left to open the display.

3 Adjust the elevation feet to raise the computer. The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the feet are in use. It is a good idea to lower the elevation feet whenever you are using yourcomputer on a flat surface. Removing the battery label Most new PowerBooks are shipped with a label cove...

3 Press the battery release button on the battery. 4 Slide the battery out of its compartment. 5 Carefully remove the label from the battery. Avoid touching the battery’s metal contacts as you peel off the label. 6 Replace the battery and open the display. Turning the computer on To turn on the comp...

You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computera few moments to start up. You’ll see the Mac OS startup screen as the systemsoftware is loaded on the computer. After your computer starts up for the firsttime, a picture similar to this appears on the screen: Note: Your scr...

Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at theeasy-to-use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches youthe basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, followthese steps: 1 Move your finger on the trackpad to move th...

2 Move your finger on the trackpad so that the tip of the arrow ( 8 ) points to the question mark in the upper-right portion of the screen. 3 With the tip of the arrow ( 8 ) on the question mark, press and hold down the trackpad button. A list of choices (called a menu) appears. This is the Guide ( ...

Reviewing the basics You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on yourscreen to do work with your computer. Menus The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. The symbolsand words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place thepointer on th...

Icons Icons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents, andfolders. 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 createdocuments and d...

Control Strip The Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor and update yourPowerBook’s power management options and other useful features. Forinstructions on using the Control Strip, see “How do I use the Control Strip?”in the “Customizing Your Computer” topic area of Mac OS Guide, ava...

Turning the computer off with the Shut Down command You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in theSpecial 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 t...

Putting the computer to sleep Sleep is a power conservation feature of Macintosh PowerBook computersthat lets you instantly restart the computer and bypass the startup process.You can extend the period of time your battery will power the computer byputting the PowerBook to sleep when you won’t be us...

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 upper-right corner of the display. For information on other ways of putting the computer to sleep, see the“Batteries & Power” topic area of Mac OS Guid...

Restarting a computer that’s already on You need to restart your computer—turn it off and back on again—when youwant to make certain changes to settings, use a newly installed systemsoftware file, or start up the computer using a different disk. You may also need to restart if you see a “system er r...

The Guide menu contains online help and information and is your mainsource of information when working with your computer. The menu isidentified by a question mark ( h ) in the upper-right corner of the screen. 29 2 Getting Help Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available ...

Getting answers to your questions When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Mac OS Guide from the Guide menu. (You mayoccasionally see a reference to Macintosh Guide. It is the same asMac OS Guide.) 1 Open the Application menu (in the upper-right co...

Getting answers with the Topics button 1 In the Mac OS Guide window, click the Topics button. A list of general topics appears on the left side of the Mac OS Guide window.(Depending on the hardware and software you have, the list of topics maylook different.) 2 In the list of topics, click “Customiz...

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. 4 Read and follow the instructions in this window. Mac OS Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question youselected. W...

5 Read and follow the instructions in the window. Mac OS Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the question youselected. When you have completed each step, click the right ar row in thelower-right corner to see the next step. 6 When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics but...

37 G e t t i n g H e l p 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—thedesktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files.(Other programs may also have help available in the Guide ...

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 asBalloon Help. Using balloons like those you see in comic strips, Balloon Help explainsthe function of icons, men...

Learning useful shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboardor trackpad shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosingOpen from the File menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and trackpad s...

41 Read this chapter for information on using expansion bay modules and PC Cards. Using expansion bay modules The floppy disk drive and the optional CD-ROM drive in your MacintoshPowerBook are removable modules, which you can easily switch or replacewith another module. The place in your computer wh...

Removing an expansion bay module To remove an expansion bay module from your Macintosh PowerBook, followthese steps: 1 Quit any application programs or files that are using the floppy disk or compact disc (CD) or other medium inserted in the expansion bay module. Remember to save your work. 2 If a f...

Inserting an expansion bay module To reinsert the expansion bay module, slide the module in. Make sure thegripping surface is facing down. The release button automatically retur ns tothe locked position. Be sure the module is completely inserted. If it does not insert properly, resetthe module relea...

Using a CD in the CD-ROM drive If you have the optional CD-ROM drive, you insert or remove the drive in thesame way as any other module. Inserting a disc To load a compact disc in the drive, follow these steps: 1 Start up the PowerBook, if it’s not already on. 2 Press the Open button on the outside ...

Ejecting a disc Follow these instructions to open the tray and eject a CD-ROM disc fromthe drive: 1 Open the tray. There are several ways to open the tray of your CD-ROM drive. If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen, do one of the following: m Select the disc icon on your screen and drag the i...

Locking an expansion bay module You can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your MacintoshPowerBook. With a lock, you can do the following: m secure your computer to a desk or table m lock the expansion bay module and battery in your computer See your Apple-authorized dealer or computer re...

Inserting a PC Card To insert a card, do this: m Insert the card, connector first and label up, into the slot. Make sure the card is level. A Type III PC Cardmust be inserted in the lower slot. A Type I or Type II PC Card can beinserted in either the upper or lower slot. 51 U s i n g E x p a n s i o...

You’ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in. When the card is firmlyseated, you will feel it click into place. Consult the card’s documentation fordetails of its use. An icon for the PC Card appears on the desktop. You are now ready to use the card. Ejecting a PC Card Your computer must be ...

If you can’t eject a card If you are unable to eject a card, 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. 3 Pull the card out of ...

Follow these steps to avoid having a storage PC Card eject at startup: 1 Open the Startup Disk control panel. If you need instructions for opening the control panel, see “How do I make adisk the startup disk?” in the Disks topic area of Mac OS Guide, available inthe Guide ( h ) menu. 2 Click the ico...

See the documentation that came with your modem and your communicationssoftware for instructions on setting up a PC Card modem for each application.Check to see if PC Card modem files for your software were included. Modem files for some communications programs, including Apple RemoteAccess (ARA), c...

59 4 Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardware. The illustration below shows where equipment should be connected to yourMacintosh PowerBook. In most cases, you should refer to the manuals thatcame with your equipment for instructions on connecting t...

Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the followingdevices to your computer system: m printers m external modems m SCSI devices m external monitors m sound input and output devices m a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB device m additional memory Connecting a printer The modem/pri...

Connecting an external modem You can use a PC Card modem in your computer’s PC Card slot. Forinformation on connecting and using a PC Card modem, see thedocumentation that came with your modem, as well as “Using a PC CardModem” in the section “Using PC Cards (PCMCIA Cards)” in Chapter 3 ofthis manua...

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 astandard electronic interface. (SCSI stands for Small Computer SystemInterface.) You can attach up to seven SCSI devices to your computer byli...

Where to add cable terminators when connecting a single SCSI device Where to add cable terminators when connecting two or more SCSI devices Using your Macintosh PowerBook as a hard disk You can purchase a cable called the Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter thatlets you connect your Macintosh PowerBook t...

Connecting your computer as a hard disk Before making any connections, you need to assign a unique SCSI ID numberto the PowerBook. (The unique ID number allows the computer tocommunicate with several connected devices.) 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( K ) menu of your PowerBook. 2 Open the ...

Drawing battery power in SCSI disk mode Your Macintosh PowerBook continues to draw battery power when you use itas a hard disk. Therefore, it is preferable to connect the power adapterwhenever you use the computer in SCSI disk mode. IMPORTANT If you use the PowerBook in SCSI disk mode under battery ...

Using an external monitor You can connect an external monitor to your Macintosh PowerBook. If youare familiar with other PowerBook models, you will note that the types ofmonitors you can use with this model and the way images are displayed on anexternal monitor differ somewhat from other PowerBook c...

m If the PowerBook starts up with the display closed (called “docking mode”)and an external monitor is attached, the PowerBook’s display does not tur non and the display’s resolution (800 x 600) is not listed in the resolutionsection of the Control Strip. For complete instructions on adjusting the r...

6 Make sure the other end of the monitor’s cable is attached to the monitor. Then attach the end of the cable (with the monitor adapter, if it’s an Apple-compatible monitor) to the external monitor port on the back of the PowerBook. If you are connecting a VGA or SVGA monitor, do not use the adapter...

Note: The screen-dimming feature in the PowerBook control panel turns thescreen brightness down to a low level when you haven’t used the computer fora few minutes. (You can think of dimming as “screen sleep.”) Dimming alsoaffects the external monitor. When you move your finger on the trackpad orpres...

Connecting sound input and output devices Your computer has a built-in microphone. In addition, you can connect aPlainTalk microphone to the exter nal sound input port. (You can also connecta standard line-level input microphone, although it is not suitable for speechrecognition.) For information on...

Connecting a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB device You can connect a mouse, keyboard, graphics tablet, or other Apple DesktopBus (ADB) device to the ADB port on the left side of the computer’s case,behind the PC Card slots. The ADB port has a small cover, which you opento connect the device. IMPORTAN...

Your PowerBook comes with some great software already installed thatincludes such features as m Internet access m productivity programs, including Claris Organizer m hard disk password protection m file exchange using infrared communications m file synchronization m DOS and Windows file compatibilit...

Learning what your PowerBook can do You can lear n more about the software provided with your computer from anicon on the hard disk called PowerBook 3400 Demo. This demo includes ashort explanation of principal features of your PowerBook, as well as tips forgetting the most out of your computer. To ...

Getting help for application programs Some application programs that come on your PowerBook (such as theFile Assistant program) are documented in their own Apple Guide onlinehelp systems. Follow these steps to see if a program has an Apple Guidehelp system: 1 Open the application program. 2 Open the...

Working with several programs at a time You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as yourcomputer’s memory allows. All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of themenu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now)has a checkmark...

Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosingHide 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 wan...

Using “native” application programs Your computer is compatible with nearly all application programs intendedfor use with Macintosh computers. But certain programs are designedespecially for computers with PowerPC microprocessors. (These aresometimes called “native” applications.) You’ll find that t...

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 getlonger work time, depending on the Macintosh PowerBook model you havea...

In addition, the PowerBook contains a rechargeable backup cell to keepsystem information such as date and time. The backup cell is automaticallyrecharged whenever the exter nal AC adapter is connected. The backup cellalso provides 4 minutes of power during system sleep while you change themain batte...

What you should know When the first low-power message appears, the screen dims automatically tosave power. If you continue to work without plugging in the power adapter or changingthe battery, the computer displays a second low-power message. The second message is followed by a third and final messa...

Recharging the battery To recharge the battery, plug in the power adapter. Macintosh PowerBook3400 series batteries may be charged inside the computer. You may also usean external battery charger designed specifically for Macintosh PowerBook3400 series computers. A lightning bolt icon appears in the...

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 Press the battery release button on the battery. 4 Pull the battery out of its compartment...

Maximizing work time Your Macintosh PowerBook’s battery can provide 2–4 hours of work timebefore you need to recharge. The actual work time available depends onwhich model of Macintosh PowerBook you have, what equipment you’reusing with your computer, and what steps you take to conserve power whiley...

II part Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Diagnostic Techniques

When you have questions If you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer toMac 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 andMac OS Guide don’t solve the problem, go to Chapter 8 ...

Problems starting up the computer The computer doesn’t start up. m The battery may need recharging. Plug the power cord into a workingoutlet and then plug the power adapter into the computer. Let the batteryrecharge for a few minutes. m Check that the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If ...

When you start up the computer, the display lights up for a moment, then shuts down. m Make sure you are using the cor rect power adapter for yourcomputer model. m If the computer is running on the battery, make sure the battery is charged.Or connect the external power adapter. Problems working with...

m If you know the cor rect program is on your hard disk, there may be aproblem with the information that the computer uses to keep track of files.Restart the computer and hold down the Command ( x ) and Option keys until you see a message asking if you want to rebuild the desktop. Releasethe keys an...

Problems with hardware RAM or cache diagnostic error You see a message that a problem was detected with RAM or cache memory. If you see this type of er ror message, please take your computer to an Apple-authorized service provider. Ignoring this condition could lead to randomer rors and failure that...

You 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 thedisk so that it covers the hole. m The disk may be full. Throw away items on the disk that you no longerneed, or save the files on a different disk. m The disk or disk drive ma...

The pointer sticks or jumps when you use the trackpad. 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. m Make sure the program you’re using is set to accept text input. Usually youneed to set an insertion point ...

The screen flickers. m Adjust the brightness control ( ¤ ). m Open the Monitors & Sound control panel or use the Control Strip to setthe computer to display fewer colors or grays. m If tilting the display affects the flickering, there may be a loose cable.Contact an Apple-authorized service prov...

The monitor goes dark after a few minutes. Screen dimming may be turned on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’sbrightness. You can change the interval before screen dimming takes effect inthe PowerBook control panel. The computer freezes when screen dimming takes effect. Screen dimming does not...

m Reinstall your printer software. m Reset the parameter RAM. (See “The Computer Makes an Unusual Soundat Startup, or You See a ‘Sad Macintosh’ Icon,” in the section “ProblemsStarting Up the Computer” earlier in this chapter for instructions.) SCSI equipment and SCSI disk mode External SCSI equipmen...

m Make sure you are using the cor rect cable for SCSI disk mode. The HDI-30SCSI Disk Adapter is about 10 inches long, is dark gray, and has 30 pins inthe connector (no “missing” pins). Do not use the longer, light gray HDI-30SCSI System Cable. m Make sure terminators are placed cor rectly in the SCS...

Problems with networks and file sharing Solutions to common problems If you are having problems using the network or file sharing, try the followingbefore attempting further solutions: m Make sure that AppleTalk is tur ned on in the Chooser. m Open the AppleTalk or TCP/IP control panel and make sure...

Problems with Apple Remote Access The Remote Access Setup control panel won’t open. m Make sure that AppleTalk is tur ned on in the Chooser. m If you still can’t open the control panel, reinstall the Apple Remote Accesssoftware. The modem is not listed in the Remote Access Setup control panel. m Rei...

This chapter provides a step-by-step approach to diagnosing and solvingproblems involving system software and hard disks. Try the steps listed ineach section in the order they are given until your problems are fixed. Checking your system software extensions System software extensions are files that ...

Testing your hard disk The following steps will help you determine whether you have a problemwith 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 ...

Reinstalling system software When should you install system software? Your computer came with all the necessary system software installed on itsinternal hard disk, so you don’t need to install system software on that diskunless you encounter software problems. If you have a new hard disk or a newly ...

If you cannot use the CD and don’t have the system files on your hard disk,you may need to call the Apple Assistance Center for help. (See the serviceand support information that came with your computer for the telephonenumber.) But before you call the Apple Assistance Center, try this: 1 Insert the...

13 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. You’ll see messages asking you to insert different disks. 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 stillexperience problems...

Replacing 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 yourold System Folder. To make sure that special software does not create anyconflicts with other programs on your computer,...

III part Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Appendix B Using Your Keyboard Appendix C Installing a Macintosh PowerBook RAM Expansion Card Appendix D Making Modem and Ethernet Connectionsto an Internal Expansion Card Appendix E Making Backup Floppy Disks

Health-related information about computer use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimesassociated with using computers can occur from performing any number ofactivities. In fact, misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities cancreate a problem that might not...

Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using acomputer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, setup your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and takefrequent breaks to rest tired muscles. To ...

Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for along time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder toview an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lightingcan hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fatig...

Keyboard and trackpad m When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should berelaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate rightangle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. m You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at theproper angle...

Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or armsafter intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain ordiscomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified healthspecialist. m Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. m If you prefer, you ...

External monitor If you use an external monitor, this suggestion may be helpful. m If possible, ar range the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly belowyour eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance fromyour eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to ...

Important care and safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, read and follow all theinstructions in this section. Keep these instructions available for reference byyou and others. Warning m Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of thisproduct, or simil...

m Keep dirt and liquids away from the ports on the back panel, the keyboard,and the trackpad. If you spill any food or liquid onto the computer, shut itdown immediately and unplug it before cleaning up the spill. Dependingon what you spilled and how much got into the computer, you may have tobring t...

m Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the battery. m Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only inventilated areas. m Do not leave batteries in hot locations (such as the trunk of a car). m Do not leave a battery in your computer for longer than a week witho...

Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook IMPORTANT Always bring either the Disk Tools disk or the CD that came with your computer with you when you travel. If you experience system softwareproblems while traveling, you may need these disks to cor rect any problem. Airplanes and airports Some airlines ...

Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters you’ll need, orask your travel agent. Outlet type Locations United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines,Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe,parts of Latin America, th...

Service and support If your computer is malfunctioning but does not appear to be physicallydamaged, shut it down (and leave the power adapter plugged in, if possible)until you can get help. If you know or suspect that your computer is physically damaged, disconnectthe power adapter, remove the batte...

Typing special characters and symbols You can type a variety of international and other special symbols andcharacters (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 chara...

Special key combinations If difficulties with your trackpad or computer don’t allow you to use standardmethods of quitting a program or restarting your computer, you can try usingthese special key combinations. To do this... …press this key combination Force a program to quit x -Option-Esc Force the...

Getting ready You will need the RAM expansion card and a screwdriver with a Torx T-8head. (Your card may come with a Torx T-8 screwdriver. If you need topurchase a Torx T-8 screwdriver, you can probably find one at a hardwareor electronics supply store.) IMPORTANT No other type of screwdriver can be...

157 I n s t a l l i n g a M a c i n t o s h P o w e r B o o k R A M E x p a n s i o n C a r d Installing the card To install the RAM expansion card, follow these steps: 1 Disconnect all cables from the computer, including the power adapter. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Close and latch the...

Making sure the card is properly installed Once you have completed the process for installing a RAM expansion card,you can check to make sure the additional RAM is now available on yourcomputer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Power key to turn your computer on. 2 Choose About This Macintosh from th...

176 A p p e n d i x D If your PowerBook has an expansion card installed, the cable or cables youneed to use the card are also supplied with the computer. If your Macintosh PowerBook does not have an expansion slot card, you canpurchase one and have it installed by an Apple-authorized service provide...

5 To use your Ethernet connection, open the AppleTalk control panel and choose Ethernet from the “Connect via” pop-up menu. If you want to use a TCP/IP-based application, you may want to make surethat the TCP/IP control panel is configured appropriately. For more detailed instructions on using the n...

179 M a k i n g M o d e m a n d E t h e r n e t C o n n e c t i o n s Using Ethernet and a modem at the same time By using the adapter supplied with your computer if you have a combinationEther net/modem card, you can connect both an Ether net cable and atelephone line to the card. (In addition, you...

It’s a good idea to make backup copies of important software on floppy disksin case your hard disk or some of its content is damaged. You can use theFloppy Disk Maker program, which is on your computer’s hard disk, to makea set of system software disks or to back up some key items. Floppy Disk Maker...

182 A p p e n d i x E You need to make a copy of the essential system software for safekeeping incase you ever need to reinstall the software on your computer. The disks youneed to install and reinstall software are called installer disks. You use theFloppy Disk Maker application program to create y...

If you don’t have disks on hand, you can skip these instructions for themoment. But the sooner you make the system software disks, the better. Buythe disks as soon as possible; then return to this section and follow theseinstructions. IMPORTANT Be sure you make at least one set of disks as soon as p...

6 If you quit in the middle of the disk-making process and want to resume copying, click Resume Minimum or Resume Full (depending on the type of set you are making) when you see the Floppy Disk Maker box. Once you’ve made a full set of disks, you can delete the disk images to free upspace on your ha...

A accent characters, typing 152AC power 83active application programs 80acute accent, typing 152adapters Apple HDI-30 Disk 63Ethernet and telephone 179external monitor 68 air travel 146–147America Online software 5Apple customer support line 9, 93, 148Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) devices connecting 74por...

iii Communications regulation information vii Laser information viii Preface Welcome to PowerPC ix Part I 1 Getting Started 3 Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook 3 Preparing to set up the computer 10 Plugging in the computer 10 Opening the display 12 Removing the battery label 13 Turning...

v C o n t e n t s 6 Power Management 83 Power sources 83 Monitoring the battery charge 84 Recharging the battery 87 Removing or replacing the battery 88 Maximizing work time 90 Part II 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 93 When you have questions 93 When you run into trouble 93 Problems starting up the comp...

Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicein accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference toradio or television reception is suspected. Radio and t...

Industry Canada statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing equipmentregulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérielbrouilleur du Canada. VCCI Class 2 statement Laser information WARNING Making...

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh PowerBookcomputer. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performancecombined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy toexpand. This book will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you howto expand your c...