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Macintosh PowerBook
User’s Guide
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related
information for Macintosh PowerBook 5300 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 1 Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 1 Opening the display 4 Turning the computer on 6 Problems turning the 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
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2 Getting Help 25 Getting answers to your questions 26 Identifying objects on the screen 34 Learning useful shortcuts 35 3 Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards 37 Using expansion bay modules 37 Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards) 41 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 51 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting an external modem 53 Connecting SCSI devices 54 Connecting an external monitor 59 Connecting sound input and output devices 63 Co
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6 Power Management 71 Power sources 71 Monitoring the battery charge 71 Recharging the battery 74 Removing or replacing the battery 75 Maximizing work time 76 Part II 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 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 while working 89 Problems with hardware 92 Problems with equipment connected to your computer
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Part III A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 121 Health-related information about computer use 121 Important care and safety instructions 127 Caring for batteries 129 Handling floppy disks 130 Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook 131 Storing the Macintosh PowerBook 133 Service and support 133 B Using Your Keyboard 135 Typing special characters and symbols 135 Special key combinations 137 C Installing a Macintosh PowerBook RAM Expansion
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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 A
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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 N
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Welcome to PowerPC Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh PowerBook computer. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to expand. This book will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you how to expand your computer, and provide many tips on using your new system. Your computer is powered by the new microprocessor (or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, In
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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 next 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 “Ar
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Sleep indicator Û Brightness control Speaker O Contrast control Microphone P Power key Trackpad Floppy disk drive module Expansion bay drive in-use light Security slot Trackpad button Battery PC Card storage module Two PC Card Infrared window (PCMCIA card) slots PC Card eject buttons ª Video port Elevation foot release button Reset button I ø Power adapter port Elevation feet Sound input port à V Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port - Sound output port g SCSI port (HDI-30) « Printer/External modem p
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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 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 begin, follow these steps: 1 Plug one end
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2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ø) on the back panel of the computer. ø Power adapter port Power cord Power adapter plug Power adapter Opening the display 1 Slide 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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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 away from you. 3 Adjust the elevation feet to raise the computer. The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the feet are in use. To lower the foot, press the release To raise the foot, press the release button while button. The foot extends automatically. pushing up on the foot until it clicks into place. It is a good idea to lower the elevation feet whene
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Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time: m Press the Power key (marked with a P) at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to turn the computer on. Power key ¹ 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 pi
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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 no experience using a Macintosh PowerBook computer, you need to learn how to use your computer before you can make your disks. Follow these steps: 1 Move your finger o
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4 Turn to the “Learning the Basics” section later in this chapter. 5 Turn to “Making Software Disks” 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 the computer on? m Nothing happened when you pressed the Power key. The battery may be drained. Make sure you plug in the power adapter, and that the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a po
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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
