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Macintosh PowerBook Duo
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and health-related information
for Macintosh PowerBook Duo 2300 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 vii Preface Welcome to PowerPC ix Part I 1Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 3 Opening the display 5 Turning your computer on 6 Problems turning the computer on? 8 What’s next? 9 Learning the basics 10 Reviewing the basics 13 Turning the computer off 15 Putting the computer to sleep 17 Restarting a computer that’s already on 19 Where to find answers 21 iii
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2Getting Help 23 Getting answers to your questions 24 Identifying objects on the screen 32 Learning useful shortcuts 33 3Connecting Additional Equipment 35 The PowerBook Duo Dock Plus 36 The PowerBook Duo MiniDock 38 The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter 39 Connecting a printer 39 Connecting a modem 40 Connecting SCSI devices 43 Connecting sound input and output devices 49 Connecting a monitor 50 Connecting other devices 50 Adding
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5Power Management 63 Power sources 63 Monitoring the battery charge 63 Recharging the battery 66 Removing or replacing the battery 70 Disposing of dead batteries 71 Replacing the backup battery 72 Reconditioning the battery 72 Maximizing work time 75 Part II 6Tips andTroubleshooting 79 When you have questions 79 When you run into trouble 79 Problems starting up the computer 80 Problems working with programs 85 Other problems w
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Part III Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 125 Health-related information about computer use 125 Important care and safety instructions 131 Caring for batteries 133 Handling floppy disks 134 Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook 135 Storing the Macintosh PowerBook 137 Service and support 137 Appendix B Using Your Keyboard 139 Typing special characters and symbols 141 Special key combinations 143 Index 145 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 Numér
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Help Chapter 3 Connecting Additional Equipment Chapter 4 Installing and Using Application Programs Chapter 5 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 PowerBook for the first time, you need the power adapter and the power cord that came with your computer. 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
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Sleep indicator Microphone Brightness controls ¤ Trackpad Speaker Battery Power key P Trackpad button Q Internal modem port Printer/External [ W ⁄ (if a modem is installed) modem port ¯ Elevation feet I Reset button Docking connection (behind door) Power adapter port
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Plugging in the computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s batteries. 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. Adapters for other electronic devices (including other portable computers) may look similar, but they may damage your computer. When you are ready to begin: 1Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a
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2Plug the power adapter cable into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the back panel of the computer. You can wind extra cable around the hooks that open out from the power adapter. Power cord Power adapter Wrap cable around the hooks. Depending on where you purchased your computer, you may also have received a wall mount plug. You can use this plug instead of the power cord to plug the power adapter directly into an electrical outlet. 4 Chapter 1
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Opening the display 1Slide the latch to the right and lift up the display. 2Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. You can adjust the angle of the display at any time by tilting it towards or away from you. You can adjust the keyboard angle by lowering the computer’s elevation feet. (See “Arranging Your Work Area and Equipment” in Appendix A.) Getting Started 5
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Turning the computer on To turn on the computer: m Press the Power key (marked with a triangle P) above the keyboard. Power key You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a moment to start up. 6 Chapter 1
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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.) If you don’t see this picture on your screen, go to the next section, “Problems Turning Your Computer On?” Getting Started 7
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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 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. Then try pressing the key again. If the computer still doesn’t turn on, see “Problems Starting Up the Computer” in Chapter 6. m The computer made a
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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.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Macintosh. m If you have additional equipment to connect to your computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for in
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Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to- use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these steps: 1Move 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. Move your finger across the trackpad, watching
