Apple PowerBook (2400c) User Manual

IpartChapter 1 Getting StartedChapter 2 Getting HelpChapter 3 Using PC Cards and Additional EquipmentChapter 4 Installing and Using Application Progra

Plugging in the computerPlugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. Be sure toplug in the power adapter in case the battery has dr

m Make sure you are using the correct cable for SCSI disk mode. The HDI-30SCSI Disk Adapter is about 10 inches long, is dark gray, and has 30 pins int

m Make sure terminators are placed correctly in the SCSI chain. For moreinformation, see “Connecting SCSI Devices” in Chapter 3.m Check that there is

Problems with networks and file sharing Solutions to common problemsIf you are having problems using the network or file sharing, try the followingbef

I connected to another computer, but I can’t see any files.m Make sure that files are being shared on the other computer. The File Sharing Monitor con

4. Remove the Users & Groups data file from the Preferences folder(inside the System Folder). Restart the computer.5. Reinstall system software.A

Problems with Apple Remote AccessThe Remote Access Setup control panel won’t open.m Make sure that AppleTalk is turned on in the Chooser.m If you stil

m Check with your Apple Remote Access administrator to make sure yourversion of Apple Remote Access is compatible with the version on thecomputer you’

107This chapter provides a step-by-step approach to diagnosing and solvingproblems involving system software and hard disks. Try the steps listed inea

2 Restart the computer while holding down the keys Command (x), Option, P, and R untilyou hear the startup sound repeat itself three times. Then relea

Testing your hard diskThe following steps will help you determine whether you have a problemwith your hard disk or a problem with the system software

10Chapter 1Opening the display1 Push the latch in and lift up the display.2 Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. You can adjust the an

4 Open the Functions menu and choose Test Drive.5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit.If you cannot repair the disk, you may

What if you don’t have system software disks?The CD that came with your computer contains all the system software. Youcan use that CD to reinstall the

3 When Disk First Aid has finished checking your hard disk, choose Quit from the File menu.4 Open the Drive Setup program.You use the Drive Setup prog

12 Click Install.13 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.14 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click

To do a clean installation, follow these steps:1 Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk.2 Find and open the Disk First Aid icon.After Disk Fi

10 Click OK.The Easy Install dialog box appears. (The dialog box that appears on yourscreen may look slightly different from this one.)11 Make sure th

14 Click Clean Install. 15 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.16 When you see a me

Restoring special softwareSpecial software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions,custom utilities, fonts, or Apple menu items th

To install customized system software, follow these steps:1 Start up your computer from the CD that came with your PowerBook.2 Click OK.The Easy Insta

4 Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox next to each componentyou want to install.You can see and select individual items withi

Turning the computer onmPress the Power key at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to turn the computer on.You should hear a tone when you turn on

IIIpartAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsAppendix B Using Your Keyboard

Health-related information about computer useMuscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimesassociated with using computers

Musculoskeletal discomfortAs with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using acomputer can make your muscles sore and stiff. T

Eye fatigueEye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for along time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must wor

Keyboard and trackpadm When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should berelaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate

Mousem If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height asyour keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably.Built-in

What about electromagnetic emissions?There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects ofprolonged exposure to extremely low freq

Cautionm If you have a problem with your computer and nothing in the computermanual solves the problem, take the computer to your Apple-authorizeddeal

Problems turning the computer on?mNothing happened when you pressed the Power key.The battery may be drained. Make sure you plugged in the power adapt

Caring for batteriesAlways handle batteries carefully.m Never get batteries wet.m Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch bo

Handling floppy disks125° F (52° C)50° F (10° C)Keep disks dry.Do not use apencil or an eraser on a diskor disk label.Store disks attemperaturesbetwee

Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBookIMPORTANT When you travel, always take along the Disk Tools disks that camewith your computer.Airplanes and air

Handling your Macintosh PowerBookThe safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you aretraveling. In addition, note these precaution

Storing the Macintosh PowerBook1 Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks.2 Press the Power key and click Shut Down, or choose Shut Down from the

The keyboard on the Macintosh PowerBook 2400c computer works in muchthe same way as the keyboards on other computers and on electrictypewriters. Howev

Special keys on the Macintosh PowerBook 2400c keyboardArrow keys Move the insertion point as an alternative to using the pointing device. In some prog

Typing special characters and symbolsYou can type a variety of international and other special symbols andcharacters (including characters with diacri

If you press the Option key, Key Caps outlines lightly the keys that you canuse in combination with letter keys to type letters with accents or otherd

Special key combinationsIf difficulties with your trackpad or computer don’t allow you to use standardmethods of quitting a program or restarting your

mYou 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 onthe ha

Aaccent symbols 137AC power adapter 71acute accent 138adapter plug 133ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) 2, 63additional equipment. See connectingadditional

batterycover 2disposal of 76, 130icons 73maximizing work time 76monitoring charge 72–73power source for PowerBook 71problems 80recharging 74re

143Indexkeyboard 63memory 64mouse 63printer 48SCSI devices 50–55sound input and output devices 61–62conserving power 76control panels, replacin

external monitorsconnecting 55–59disconnecting 60port 2, 58problems 96–97, 101using comfortably 127external power adapter 71, 74warming up 80ey

Hhard disk driveproblems starting 93reinitializing 110testing 109–110using the computer as 51–55hard disk icon, missing at startup 81hardware pro

interferencefrom external monitor 57on external monitor 96radio and television viiinternational equipment and repair 133Internet browsing software

shared library is missing 70system error 85–86system software 83metal detectors, effect on computer 132microphone 2connecting external 61–62micr

power cord 9Power key 2, 11, 136not responding 12turning off computer 18power managementmaximizing work time 76monitoring battery charge 72power

shared libraries (System Folder) 70shortcuts, keyboard and mouse 35–36Show Balloons command(Guide menu) 34showing windows 69Shut Down command (Spe

Learning the basicsIf you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to-use program called the Mac OS Tutorial. The tutorial te

telephoneconnecting to modem 49modem problems 105–106testing disks 3tilde 138title bar 17Topics button (Guide menu) 27–28trackpadavoiding fatigu

Macintosh PowerBookUser’s ManualIncludes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-relatedinformation for Macintosh PowerBook 2400c computers

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

iiiCommunications regulation information viiPreface Welcome to PowerPC ixPart I1 Getting Started 1Becoming familiar with your Macintosh

2 Getting Help 25Getting answers to your questions 26Tips for using Mac OS Guide 33Identifying what’s on your computer screen 34Le

vContents5 Power Management 71Power sources 71Monitoring the battery charge 72Recharging the battery 74Removing or replacing the b

Part IIIAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 123Health-related information about computer use 123Important care and safety instru

Communications regulation informationFCC declaration of conformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the foll

DOC statementDOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set o

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh PowerBookcomputer. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performancecombined with re

2 Move your finger on the trackpad so that the tip of the arrow (8) points to the questionmark in the upper-right portion of the screen.3 With the tip

Reviewing the basicsYou can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on yourscreen to do work with your computer. MenusThe strip

IconsIcons are small pictures that represent disks, programs, documents, andfolders. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains

Control StripThe Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor and update yourPowerBook’s power management options and other useful features

The information and illustrations in this chapter provide an overview of yourMacintosh PowerBook system and get you started using the computer. Tobegi

Turning the computer off with the Shut Down commandYou can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in theSpecial menu. Follow these

Putting the computer to sleepSleep is a power conservation feature of Macintosh PowerBook computersthat lets you instantly restart the computer and by

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 cente

Restarting a computer that’s already onYou need to restart your computer—turn it off and back on again—when youwant to make certain changes to setting

Trouble? If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Powerkey or choosing Restart—for example, if the computer “freezes” so that thepo

The Guide menu contains online help and information and is your mainsource of information when working with your computer. The menu isidentified by a

Getting answers to your questionsWhen you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Mac OS Guide from the Gu

3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.Mac OS Guide gives you three ways of finding information:mTopics let

2 In the list of topics, click “Customizing Your Computer.”When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the

Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Mac OS Guide window, click the Index button.An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of

g SCSI port (HDI-30)™ External monitor port (VGA-style connector)˝ External floppy disk drive portV Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port´ Printe

4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question.A small window appears with instruction

Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Mac OS Guide window, click the Look For button.A small box where you can type text appears on the lef

4 Click the question “How do I change the alert (beep) sound?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructions

33Getting HelpTips for using Mac OS GuideHere are a few tips for using Mac OS Guide effectively:m Mac OS Guide is available only when you are in the F

Identifying what’s on your computer screenSometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer

Learning useful shortcutsYou can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboardor mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking

3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display thenext wi

37Read this chapter for information onexpanding your computer system withPC Cards or additional hardware.Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards)PC Cards (also k

There are three types of PC Cards. The different types refer to the thicknessof the card. A Type I card is 3.3 millimeters (mm) thick, a Type II card

Inserting a PC CardTo insert a card, follow these steps:mInsert the card, connector first and label up, into the slot. Make sure the card is level.A T

Software for mobility and efficiencyYour PowerBook comes with a variety of applications, utility programs, andcontrol panels that provide broad functi

You’ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in. When the card is firmlyseated, you’ll feel it click into place.An icon for the PC Card appears o

To eject a PC Card when the computer is off, do this:m Press the right eject button to eject a PC Card from the lower slot, or pressthe left eject but

If you can’t eject a cardIf you are unable to eject a card, make sure the computer is off, then trypressing the eject button. If this doesn’t work, fo

Keeping the computer from ejecting storage PC Cards at startupIf you have a storage PC Card, such as an SRAM card or an ATA hard disk, ineither slot,

Using a PC Card modemWhen you are using a PC Card modem, make sure you do the following:1 Install the communications software you want to use.PC Card

Using Apple Remote Access with a PC Card modemApple Remote Access uses modem files (sometimes called connection scriptsor CCLs) to get the best perfor

5 Choose the port for your PC Card modem.The port shows the modem name or type, rather than the name of the PCCard slot. Some programs use a virtual p

Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the followingdevices to your computer system:m an external floppy disk drivem printersm

The floppy disk drive is ready to use.If you need information about using a floppy disk drive, see “How do I inserta floppy disk?” in the Disks topic

Connecting an external modemYou can use a PC Card modem in your computer’s PC Card slot. Forinformation on connecting and using a PC Card modem, see t

Control Strip for quick changesThe Control Strip appears on the desktop when you start up your PowerBook.This strip lets you change common settings qu

Connecting SCSI devicesA SCSI device is any product—including hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives,and scanners—that communicates with your computer by mea

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

Connecting your computer as a hard diskBefore making any connections, you need to assign a unique SCSI ID numberto the PowerBook. (The unique ID numbe

10 Connect the large connector on the Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter cable to a SCSIcable attached to the SCSI port on the last device in the SCSI cha

12 Turn on the other SCSI devices in the chain, if any.13 Turn on the other computer.The PowerBook’s internal drive appears as a hard disk icon on the

4 Disconnect the PowerBook from the adapter cable.IMPORTANT Do not leave the adapter cable attached to the PowerBook. If youdo, the computer will beh

m When an external monitor offers the same resolution as the PowerBook’sdisplay (800 x 600 pixels at 60 hertz [Hz] refresh rate), the image appearson

Connecting an external monitorTo connect an external monitor to your PowerBook, follow these steps. Alsoconsult the documentation that came with the m

5 If you are connecting an Apple or Apple-compatible monitor, locate the adapter thatcame with your computer and attach it to one end of the external

Trouble with the external monitor?mNothing happened when you tried to turn on the PowerBook.Make sure that all your equipment is connected properly, t

The Guide menuYou use the Guide menu to open Mac OS Tutorial or Mac OS Guide.The Guide menu contains online instructions for using Macintosh systemsof

Disconnecting an external monitor1 Make sure your computer is shut down or in sleep.2 Make sure your monitor is switched off.3 Disconnect the monitor

Connecting sound input and output devicesYour computer has a built-in microphone. In addition, you can connect anApple Omni microphone to the external

The Macintosh PowerBook has a stereo sound output port (on the left side ofthe computer’s case, marked with the - icon) to which you can connectextern

Connecting a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB deviceYou can connect a mouse, keyboard, graphics tablet, or other Apple DesktopBus (ADB) device to the ADB

Adding memory to your computerYou can increase your computer’s memory by adding a RAM expansion card.You can find out how much memory your computer ha

65Your PowerBook comes with some great software already installed thatincludes such features asm Internet accessm productivity programsm hard disk pas

Getting help for application programsSome application programs that come on your PowerBook (such as the FileAssistant program) are documented in their

Installing application programsYou’ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. Referto the manuals you receive with your prog

Working with several programs at a timeYou can open as many application programs and desk accessories as yourcomputer’s memory allows.All open program

Hiding and showing windows on the desktopYou can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosingHide Others from the Application menu.

When you have questions about the computerWhen you have questions about using your Macintosh PowerBook, you canlook for answers in several places. The

Using “native” application programsYour computer is compatible with nearly all application programs intendedfor use with Macintosh computers. But cert

71Power sourcesYour computer can draw its operating power from three different sources:mMain battery Your computer came with a lithium ion (LiIon) ba

Monitoring the battery chargeThere are three ways you can determine the charge level of your battery:m Look in the battery monitor portion of the Cont

What you should knowWhen the first low-power message appears, the screen dims automatically tosave power. If you continue to work without plugging in

Recharging the batteryTo recharge the battery, plug in the power adapter. (Do not use an externalrecharger designed for another Macintosh PowerBook mo

Removing or replacing the batteryTo remove or replace the battery, follow these steps:1 Save your work and then shut down the computer or put it to sl

IMPORTANT Lithium ion (LiIon) batteries contain metals that are hazardouswhen released in the environment. It is inappropriate, and in some casesunla

IIpartChapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Diagnostic Techniques

79When you have questionsIf you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer, refer toMac OS Guide in the Guide (h) menu. For instructi

Where to find answersThe summary that follows indicates the type of information you can expect toget from each information source.On the computer’s ha

Problems starting up the computerThe computer doesn’t start up.m The battery may need recharging. Plug the power cord into a workingoutlet and then pl

The sleep indicator light in the PowerBook’s latch glows a steady green.m You must reset the computer using the reset button. Connect the externalpowe

m Follow these steps to reset the PRAM:1. Locate the keys Command (x), Option, P, and R. 2. Make sure the Caps Lock key is not down.3. Restart your Ma

When I start up the computer, I see a message about the system software.m The system software on the startup disk you’re using may be incomplete ordam

When the computer starts up, a message says there is not enough memory.m There may not be enough memory to load all the system softwareextensions you’

Every time the computer starts up, it rebuilds the desktop.m There may be a folder on your hard disk that has the same name as a filethe computer uses

m If the problem recurs, it may involve one or more of your applicationprograms. See “The Computer Exhibits Odd Behavior, Such as ManyUnexplained Syst

m Check that the program is compatible with the version of systemsoftware your computer is using. (See the program’s documentation, or contact the man

A message says there is not enough memory.m There may be a temporary software problem. Save your work, quit all openprograms, and restart the computer

When I try to open a document, a message says the program can’t be found. m The document may have been created with a program that is not on yourhard

On the InternetAt Apple’s Web sitesApple maintains a number of sites on the World Wide Web that provide software updates, product information, and tec

Other problems while workingThe screen went blank.m Screen dimming may be on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’sbrightness. You can adjust the i

An icon is blinking in the menu bar.m A program needs attention. Open the menu and choose the program whoseicon is blinking (it may have a diamond by

I can’t access some of the memory on my computer. m All computers set aside some memory for system overhead.m If you want to open more programs than m

I 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 ho

TrackpadThe pointer won’t move.m A program may be doing some work. Wait a few moments and then try again.m A temporary software problem may have cause

PowerBook displayThe screen went blank.m Screen dimming may be on. Move the pointer to restore the screen’s brightness.m The computer may have gone to

External monitorsThe monitor remains dark. m Shut down the PowerBook, then make sure the monitor is connected to thePowerBook, plugged into an active

I connected a different external monitor and it turns on but doesn’t display an image.m Once you set the resolution for an external monitor, any other

m If you’re using a network printer, make sure that AppleTalk is active in theChooser. If you are using a printer connected directly to your computer,

SCSI equipment and SCSI disk modeExternal SCSI equipment doesn’t work, or a hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.m You may not be able to use