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Macintosh PowerBook
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related
information for Macintosh PowerBook 190 series computers
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K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1995 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. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may
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Contents Communications regulation information vi Part I 1Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 3 Opening the display 4 Turning the computer on 6 Problems turning your computer on? 8 Making software disks 9 What’s next? 15 Learning the basics 16 Reviewing the basics 18 Turning the computer off 19 Putting the computer to sleep 20 Restarting a computer that’s already on 22 Where to find answers 24 iii
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2Getting Help 25 Getting answers to your questions 26 Identifying objects on the screen 34 Learning useful shortcuts 35 3Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards 37 Using expansion bay modules 37 Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards) 41 4Connecting Additional Equipment 51 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting an external modem 53 Connecting SCSI devices 54 Connecting an external monitor 60 Connecting sound output devices 64 Connecting other
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Part II 7Tips andTroubleshooting 83 When you have questions 83 When you run into trouble 83 Problems starting up the computer 84 Problems working with programs 89 Other problems while working 93 Problems with hardware 96 Problems with equipment connected to your Macintosh PowerBook 105 Problems with networks and file sharing 106 Problems with Apple Remote Access 109 8Diagnostic Techniques 111 Checking your system software extensions 111
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Appendix B Using Your Keyboard 141 Typing special characters and symbols 143 Special key combinations 145 Appendix C Installing a RAM Expansion Card 147 Getting ready 148 Removing the keyboard 149 Installing the RAM expansion card 158 Replacing the keyboard 161 Checking to make sure a RAM card is properly installed 166 Index 167 vi Contents
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Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with App
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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. Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numé
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Help Chapter 3 Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards Chapter 4 Connecting Additional Equipment Chapter 5 Installing and Using Application Programs Chapter 6 Power Management part I
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Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics. Getting Started 1 The illustration on the following page provides an overview of your Macintosh PowerBook computer. To set up your computer for the first time, you need the power adapter and the power cord that came with it. When setting up your computer, place your computer on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded electrical outlet. Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read
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Sleep indicator Speaker ¤ Brightness control O Contrast control Microphone Trackpad Power key P Floppy disk drive module Trackpad button Expansion bay drive in-use light Security slot Battery Infrared window (optional Infrared Upgrade Card required for IR Two PC Card file transfer) (PCMCIA card) slots ™ Video port PC Card eject buttons (optional 8-bit Video-Out Upgrade Card, shown Elevation foot installed here) release button Reset button ¯ Power adapter port I -
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Plugging in the computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has drained during shipping or storage. WARNING Use only the power adapter that came with your Macintosh PowerBook or with a Macintosh PowerBook 5300 series computer. Adapters for other electronic devices (including other Macintosh PowerBook models and other portable computers) may look similar, but they may damage your computer. When you are ready to
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2Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the back panel of the computer. ¯ Power adapter port Power cord Power adapter plug Power adapter Opening the display 1Slide the latch to the left and lift up the display. Slide the latch to the left to open the display. 4 Chapter 1
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2Position 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. 3Adjust the elevation feet if you want to raise the computer. The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the feet are in use. To lower the foot, lift the rear of the To raise the foot, press the release computer and press the release button. button while pushing up on the foot The foot extends automatically. until it clicks into place. Getting
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Turning the computer on To turn on the computer: m Press the Power key (marked with a P) at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Power key π You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few minutes 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: If you don’t see this picture on your screen, go to the next sectio
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If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook user, follow the instructions in the rest of this section. If you have experience using a Macintosh computer, skip to “Making Software Disks” later in this chapter to learn how to make floppy disks of the software installed on your computer. If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook user If you have never used a Macintosh PowerBook computer, you need to learn how to use your computer before you can make your disks. Follow these steps: 1Move your finger on the trac
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4 Turn to the “Learning the Basics” section later in this chapter. 5 Turn to “Making Software Disks,” later in this chapter, as soon as you are done learning the basics. It is very important that you make your floppy disks as soon as you are done with the first part of the Macintosh Tutorial. Problems turning your 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 t
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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 8. m You don’t see the Floppy Disk Maker picture on the screen. The screen for Floppy Disk Maker appears when you start up your computer until you make a minimum set of disks. If you haven’t made a minimum set o
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What is a disk image? A disk image is a discrete electronic representation of each individual installer disk. The Disk Images folder in the Floppy Disk Maker folder on your hard disk contains the disk images you need to creater installer disks for both your system software and the other software that comes on the hard disk. When you use Floppy Disk Maker, it copies the disk images onto floppy disks. When you are finished making a set of disks with Floppy Disk Maker, you’ll have a set of installe
