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1. Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff To minimize these effects set up your work environment carefully using the guidelines that follow and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles To make working with your computer more comfortable allow enough space in your work area so that you can change position frequently and maintain a relaxed posture Another type of musculoskeletal concern is repetitive stress injuries RSIs also known as cumulative trauma disorders CTDs These problems can occur when a certain muscle or tendon is repeatedly overused and forced into an unnatural position The exact causes of RSIs are not totally understood but in addition to awkward posture such factors as the amount of repetition the force used in the activity the individual s physiology workplace stress level and lifestyle may affect the likelihood of experiencing an RSI RSIs did not suddenly arise when computers were invented tennis elbow and writer s cramp for example are two RSIs that have been with us for a long time Although less common than other RSIs one serious RSI discussed more often today is a wrist problem called carpal tunnel syndrome which may be aggravated by improper use of computer keyboards This nerve disorder results from excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist to the hand T
2. Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instructions to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to display the next step When you have completed all the steps click the close box in the upper left corner to close Macintosh Guide Tips for using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively ns Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder the desktop area where you can see the icons of disks folders and files Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu however If you don t see Macintosh Guide in the Guide menu pull down the Application menu to the right of the Guide menu and choose Finder Follow the steps when youre instructed to dont skip ahead or read ahead That way the computer can check to make sure you ve done a step correctly a Unlike most windows the Macintosh Guide window stays in front of other windows on the screen so that your instructions are never covered If you need to move the Guide window out of the way drag it by the title bar at the top of the window You can also move the window out of the way by clicking the zoom box Click the box once to shrink the window click it a second time to expand the window to its original size If you need more information about an instruction or a term click the button l
3. Index Shortcuts command Guide menu 25 Show All command Application menu 43 Show Balloons command Guide menu 24 showing windows on the desktop 43 shrinking the Macintosh Guide window 23 Shut Down command Special menu 11 37 51 68 shutting down the computer troubleshooting 11 37 size box 10 sleep putting the computer to sleep 12 46 Sleep command Special menu 12 51 Small Computer System Interface See SCSI Software Highlights program 41 sound in and out ports Duo Dock II 28 29 Duo MiniDock 30 Special menu Empty Trash command 10 Restart command 13 Shut Down command 11 37 51 68 Sleep command 12 51 spills cleaning up 64 starting up the computer 4 storing the computer 68 support obtaining customer assistance 14 68 switching to another program or desk accessory 42 system error message 13 system software 6 7 Tab key 70 tape drive copying files to 43 temperature ranges for the computer 65 for floppy disks 66 terminators See cable terminators three wire grounding plug 2 title bar 10 Topics button Macintosh Guide window 17 18 Topics button Macintosh Shortcuts window 26 trackball care of 64 correct posture for using 60 51 how to use 8 9 transferring information between computers 35 transporting batteries 63 67 the computer 64 67 Trash 10 traveling with the computer 63 67 troubleshooting See also Guide menu blinking question mark on screen 6 external modem problems 33
4. 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 PowerBook Adapters for other electronic devices including other portable computers may look similar but they may damage your computer 2 Chapter 1 When you are ready to begin Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three hole grounded outlet or power strip WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded Your PowerBook is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Plug 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 D Power cord CT a L 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 out
5. PowerBook Users Guide Includes setup and important health related information Jor PowerBook 200 Series computers Apple Computer Inc 1994 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 constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 Apple the Apple logo LaserWriter LocalTalk Macintosh PowerBook and StyleWriter are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Apple Desktop Bus Balloon Help Finder and PowerBook Duo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Adobe Adobe Illustrator and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated registered in the United States Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated Exposure is a registered trademark of Preferred Publishers Inc
6. QMS is a registered trademark of QMS Inc QuarkXPress is a registered trademark of Quark Inc SuperPaint is a registered trademark of Aldus Corporation Tektronix is a registered trademark and Phaser is a trademark of Tektronix Inc Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Contents Communications regulation information vi 1 Getting Started 1 Plugging inthe computer 1 Opening the display 3 Turning onthe computer 4 Problems turning on your computer 5 Whats next 7 Learning the basics 8 Reviewing the basics 10 Turning the computer off H Putting the computer to sleep 12 Automatic sleep 12 Restarting a computer that s already on 13 Where to find answers 14 2 Getting Help 15 Getting answers to your questions 16 Getting answers with the Topics button 17 Getting answers with the Index button 19 Getting answers with the Look For button 21 Tips for using Macintosh Guide 23 dentifying objects on the screen 24 earning useful shortcuts 25 Go R a Connecting Additional Equipment 2 he PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II 28 he PowerBook Duo MiniDock 3 he PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter 31 onnecting a printer 3 Od onnecting a modem onnecting SCSI devices 34 onnecting other
7. SCSI disk simply shut down all devices and connect the adapter cable to the SCSI port on your PowerBook Duo MiniDock These cables can stay attached to your other computer or its SCSI chain HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter Connect and disconnect your computer here WARNING Always disconnect your PowerBook from the adapter cable when you are not using 1t as a SCSI disk Your PowerBook will not work correctly 1f the adapter cable remains attached Drawing battery power in SCSI disk mode Your PowerBook continues to draw battery power when you use it as a SCSI disk Low battery power is indicated by a blinking low power warning on the PowerBook s screen If you see this warning while using your computer as a SCSI disk either plug in the power adapter or quit SCSI disk mode as described in the next section so you can remove the battery for recharging Quitting SCSI disk mode Shut down the computer your PowerBook is connected to Turn the PowerBook off by holding down the Command 38 key and the Power On lt key at the same time Turn off any other SCSI devices in the chain Disconnect the PowerBook from the adapter cable If you regularly plan to connect your PowerBook to the same computer you can leave the adapter cable attached to the SCSI chain or the other computer IMPORTANT Do not leave the adapter cable attached to the PowerBook If you do the computer will behave as though it is still in SCSI disk mode when you try t
8. To discard an item eject a disk or remove a hard disk or shared disk icon from your desktop drag it to the Trash To permanently remove items in the Trash choose Empty Trash from the Special menu Although balloons appear next to items when you point to them the way you work does not change you can still select icons choose commands and so on When you re finished using Balloon Help choose Hide Balloons from the Guide menu Learning useful shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts For example instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu you can simply double click the icon to open it Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts 1 Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Shortcuts The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Macintosh Shortcuts You can use keyboard commands to work quickly in the Finder Click a category below Other keyboard commands are listed in the menus Working with Ea with El with windows list view T Using directory Restarting the Miscellaneous dialog boxes computer options Getting Help 25 26 If you want to close the window click here Click here to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window for more categories Chapter 2 Click one of the category buttons Another window appears describing shortcuts for that category Working wit
9. box cli ck here more words to look for background pattern f desktop desktop pattern Type a word or phrase Finder v How dol in the text box 2 Click Search change the background pattern search and then click here 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 3 Type sound in the text box and then click Search When you click Search a list of questions related to the word or phrase you typed appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window Eide Topics Index Look For 1 Click the arrow button to 2 Click a phrase then click OF begin then type one or v Definitions more words to look for adjust the speaker volume install or remove sound To get Instructions record a sound i 2 Click Search change the beep sound click a question f play a CD audio disc Search play a CD audio disc repeatedly select tracks to play on an audio CD use CD ROM disc disable buttons on the computer s front and then click OK Getting Help 21 22 If you want to close Macintosh Guide click here Chapter 2 Click the question How do I change the beep sound and then click OK Or double click the question A small window appears with instructions for you to follow How do I change the beep sound You set the beep sound in the Sound control panel To begin click the right arrow Click here to see the next step if there is one
10. nothing appears on the screen 5 Power On key 5 restarting the computer 13 shutting down the computer 11 37 system error message 13 turning on the computer 5 6 where to find answers 14 turning off the computer 11 quitting SCSI disk mode and 39 turning on the computer 4 SCSI disk mode and 37 troubleshooting 5 5 typing correct posture for 60 U upgrading memory 40 V virtual memory 40 VRAM included with Duo Dock and Duo Dock II 29 W X Y Z waking the computer 11 12 wall mount plug 2 warranty on your computer 40 64 windows defined 10 displaying in applications 42 hiding and showing on desktop 43 working with several programs atatime 42 work space and equipment optimal arrangement of 58 59 62 Index 79 Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino California 95014 2084 408 996 1010 TLX 171 576 030 6074 A Printed in U S A
11. plugging in the power adapter Your computer also has a backup battery that maintains the contents of RAM while you replace the main battery The backup battery does not provide enough power to run the computer These power sources are described in more detail in the following sections Responding to low power messages When the batteries run low the computer displays a series of low power messages The work time remaining after you see the first message varies depending on how you are using the computer Its a good idea to act promptly 45 46 Chapter 5 What you should do When you see a low power message you should do one of the following Plug in the power adapter or Save your work and put the computer to sleep What you should know The first low power message is a reminder that the battery will soon run out When this message appears the screen brightness dims automatically to save power If you continue to work without plugging in the power adapter or changing the batteries the computer displays a second low power message The second message is followed by a third and final message indicating that the computer is about to put itself to sleep Within a few seconds the computer goes to sleep automatically to protect the contents of RAM All activities are interrupted It s a good idea to save your work when you see the first two low power messages to make sure you don t lose information If you continue
12. 38 battery recharger 48 49 Battery Reconditioning program 53 55 blinking question mark on screen troubleshooting 6 brightness on screen adjusting 5 161 burns to skin and eyes from damaged batteries 51 C cables Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter 35 36 38 Apple HDI 30 SCSI System Cable 34 safety instructions for 63 SCSI system cable 36 cable terminators for connecting SCSI devices adding 134 355 removing 37 care of equipment See safety instructions carpal tunnel syndrome 58 chair adjusting for computer use 59 60 charging batteries 1 147 50 cleaning the computer 65 clicking icons 25 close box 10 closing the Macintosh Guide window 23 commands shortcuts for 25 26 computer equipment care of See safety instructions connecting additional equipment overview 27 28 external input devices 40 external modem 32 33 networking hardware 40 PowerBook as a SCSI disk 35 39 PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II 28 29 printer 31 SCSI devices 34 35 conserving battery power 12 38 55 contrast on screen adjusting 61 control panels Express Modem 33 PowerBook Setup 36 Control Strip 10 copying files 43 cumulative trauma disorders CTDs 58 customer support 14 68 D damaged batteries 51 52 damage to computer avoiding 1 40 46 dead batteries disposing of 152 165 desk accessories opening and switching 42 desktop hiding and showing windows on 43 dimmed icons 42 disconnecting the PowerBook in SCSI disk mode 38 139 Dis
13. When you have completed all the steps click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section Chapter 2 Getting answers with the Index button 1 inthe Macintosh Guide window click the Index button An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window Topics Slider set the time and date 32 bit addressing change time and date formats accent marks change number and currency formats change how window items appear change items in the Apple menu set my location Scroll bar change the labels in the Label menu adjust the mouse or trackball adjust the way the keyboard works ADB Apple Desktop Bus change the keyboard layout adjusting install or remove a keyboard layout 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase background pattern is visible You can scroll through the list either by dragging the slider to the letter B or by using the scroll bar at the right of the list 3 Click the phrase background pattern in the alphabetical list When you click any index entry a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window Guide Topics Index Look For 1 Click an index entry 2 Click a phrase then click OF F Definitions fe DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS background pattern background pattern desktop i desktop pattern Finder To get instructions D change th click a qu
14. awkward working posture a Take frequent short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a chance to rest Arranging your work area and equipment The suggestions in this section can help you work more comfortably with your computer Chair a An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 59 Keyboard and trackball When you use the keyboard and trackball your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line Not this You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface a Use a light touch when typing or using the trackball and keep your hands and fingers relaxed When usi
15. back of the PowerBook and allows you to use the following types of equipment with your computer variety of Apple monitors up to three Apple Desktop Bus ADB input devices such as a keyboard or mouse an external 14 MB floppy disk drive up to six SCSI devices including hard disk drives CD ROM drives and scanners a printer an external modem a LocalTalk cables external microphone headphones or speakers The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter allows you to connect an external 14 MB floppy disk drive HDI 20 and up to three Apple Desktop Bus ADB devices such as a keyboard or mouse to your computer Connecting a printer The printer modem port 4 amp on your PowerBook can accept either a direct connection to a printer such as a StyleWriter or a network connection to a printer such as a Laser Writer If you are connecting a printer to the port make sure that the modem selection in the Express Modem control panel is set to Use External Modem See the next section Connecting a Modem for details Connecting Additional Equipment e 31 32 Connecting a modem Chapter 3 Apple offers optional low power internal fax data modems for your PowerBook See the modem manual for information about your modem You can also connect an external modem to any of the following a the printer modem port on the PowerBook a the modem port on a Duo MiniDock the m
16. devices 4 Adding memory to your computer a nstalling and Using Application Programs 41 orking with several programs atatime 4 Finding out which programs areopen 4 witching programs 42 windows on the desktop cking up your files 4 ower Management Power sources 45 Responding to low power messages 45 hat you should do 4 hat you should know 46 Recharging the batter 4 Recharging inthe computer 4 Recharging inarecharger 48 iv Contents Removing or replacing the batter 50 o of dead batteries 5 Replacing the backup batter 5 Reconditioning the batter 53 aximizing Work time 55 Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 57 ealth related information about computer use 5 usculoskeletal discomfort 5 e fatigue 5 mportant care and safety instructions 6 aring for batteries 6 andling floppy disks 66 raveling with the PowerBook O toring the PowerBook 6 ON ervice and support Lun L O a On O0 O0 Qo Ne Appendix B Using Your Keyboard 69 5 Q D gt lt N i Contents vi 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
17. the battery to recharge If you are recharging a fully depleted battery it usually takes a little over 2 hours to bring the battery charge to 100 percent but the time may vary depending on the model of PowerBook you have and the battery you are recharging Power Management e 47 48 Chapter 5 Recharging in a recharger You can purchase a battery recharger and additional batteries from your Apple authorized dealer If you have a recharger and an extra battery you can charge one battery while you use another so you always have a fully charged battery on hand The recharger can accommodate two batteries It charges one battery at a time You can put batteries in or take them out at different times The recharger must be plugged into an electrical outlet to charge a battery You can plug it in using the power adapter that came with your computer or you can purchase an additional identical power adapter from your Apple authorized dealer WARNING Use only the power adapter that came with your computer with the recharger Using other types of power adapters may damage the recharger the power adapter or both To recharge a battery follow these steps Place the recharger on a level surface Connect the recharger and the power adapter as shown in the illustration ue ES ___ Place the battery in the recharger as shown Recharging begins immediately You can remove a battery from the recharger at any
18. windows If the window gets in your way you can move it by dragging its title bar the gray bar across the top of the window Notice the three buttons at the top of the window Topics Index and Look For Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects it is like the table of contents in a book a Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects it is like the index in a book Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type In the following sections you will practice using each method If you have problems while using Macintosh Guide see Tips for Using Macintosh Guide later in this chapter Getting answers with the Topics button In the Macintosh Guide window click the Topics button A list of general topics appears on the left side of the Macintosh Guide window Depending on the hardware and software you have the list of topics may look different 9 ul Topics Index Look For 1 Click a topic area Reviewing the Basics Working with Programs Files Disks Using DOS Files amp Disks Printing amp Fonts Hs Networks amp Telecommunications Setting Options Color Sound Monitors Using Scripts for Automation Getting Help 17 18 2 Click Setting Options in the list of topics When you click any topic area a list of relate
19. working until the computer goes to sleep automatically you can wake it again as soon as you plug in the power adapter or replace the battery with a fully charged battery If you can t plug in the power adapter the contents of RAM are retained in sleep for about a day If you recharge or change the battery within a day you should be able to wake the computer and resume work where you left off IMPORTANT Recharge a depleted battery as soon as possible Leaving a depleted battery in the computer for more than several months or in a hot location such as the trunk of a car for longer than two weeks may damage the battery so that it cant be recharged If this happens you need to replace the battery Recharging the battery There are two ways to recharge a battery Plug in the power adapter to recharge the battery without removing it from the computer Remove the battery and recharge it in the optional recharger Recharge a battery shortly before you plan to use it The battery does not retain its charge in long term storage Recharging in the computer Plug in the power adapter as shown WARNING Use only the power adapter that came with your computer Adapters for other electronic devices including other portable computers may look similar but they may damage your computer You can continue to use the computer while the battery is recharging Using the computer does not affect the amount of time it takes
20. Observation des normes Classe B Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications VCCI statement AAMER SS BRS BEM AMCOUT gt OBER MAMAN CELL BEE L AIR Bt CH SASS SHE CE EAMIR CO AER BH ILS HAE L eNi MER ARRETE IA VCCI ARIEIIS L TH D EF LIL BHA DIVA LED a SARI CTRL T ON AA LY SEO ERALCEMHAV ET WS ILE gt TIEL WMO LTI KR SU Communications Regulation Information vii Speaker Trackball 0 Brightness controls Internal modem port if a modem is installed E Printer External modem port lt 1 Power On button Power adapter port Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics Getting Started The illustration on the facing page provides an overview of your 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 want to read Arranging Your Work Area and Equipment in Appendix A for tips on adjusting your work furniture and computer so that youre comfortable when using the computer
21. Replacing the backup battery Chapter 5 In addition to its main battery your computer has a small backup battery that maintains the contents of RAM while you replace the main battery The backup battery usually lasts for several years You may need to have it replaced if you notice that some of your system settings changed after you removed or replaced the main battery You may notice for example that the clock time is different By replacing the backup battery you can preserve the contents of RAM the next time you change the main battery Your computer s backup battery must be replaced by an Apple authorized service provider Reconditioning the battery To maximize battery life you should recondition the battery once every 30 days using the Battery Reconditioning program which is on the system software disk labeled Disk Tools You may want to keep a copy of the Battery Reconditioning program on your hard disk so it is more convenient to use every 30 days IMPORTANT It takes 2 hours to run the Battery Reconditioning program and another 2 hours to fully charge your battery in your PowerBook During the time you are reconditioning your battery and recharging it if you don t have a recharger you cannot use your PowerBook Plan to recondition your battery when you wont need your PowerBook for at least 4 hours To recondition a battery follow these steps 1 Make sure your PowerBook is connected to a power source If you hav
22. The unique ID number allows the computer to communicate with several connected devices Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu of your PowerBook computer Open the PowerBook Setup control panel PowerBook Setup In the SCSI Disk Mode section of the control panel click the ID number you want to assign If you are connecting the PowerBook to an existing SCSI chain make sure to give it an ID number different from those of the other devices Many devices include an ID number indicator on the back panel amp SCSI Disk Mode ID 1 C2 is Oa 5 Le Close the PowerBook Setup control panel Turn off the PowerBook by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu Shut down the computer you are connecting to and turn off any other devices in the SCSI chain Connect the small connector on the Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter cable to the SCSI port on your PowerBook Duo MiniDock If you are connecting the PowerBook directly to the other computer rather than to an external device in the SCSI chain attach a SCSI system cable to the other computer Connect the large connector on the Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter cable to a SCSI cable attached to the SCSI port on the last device in the SCSI chain or to the SCSI system cable on the other computer 10 11 12 Remove the terminator from the last device before connecting the PowerBook If the last device has an internal terminator disconnect the device and connect the PowerBook to the e
23. abeled Huh to get further explanation The Huh button is dimmed when no additional information is available If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click the Topics button in the lower left corner of the Guide window m When youre finished using Macintosh Guide click the close box in the upper left corner of the window Close box Title bar How dol change the beep sound You set the beep sound in the Sound control panel To begin click the right arrow Topics button Huh button Right arrow Getting Help 23 24 Identifying objects on the screen Chapter 2 Sometimes you Il see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself What s that You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known as Balloon Help Balloon Help explains the function of icons menus commands and other items on the Macintosh screen in balloons like those you see in comic strips Follow these steps to use Balloon Help Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Show Balloons File Edit View Label Special 3 58 PMEZ About Apple Guide a Show Balloons Ch HD Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide Shortcuts Point to any object on the screen that you want to identify A balloon appears next to the object In the following illustration for example pointing to the Trash displays a balloon that explains how to use the Trash to throw items away Trash
24. can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception 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 These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support inf
25. conditioned less than a month ago You should recondition your battery no more than once a month Click Quit to exit the Battery Reconditioning program If 30 days have passed since you last reconditioned this message appears Are you sure you want to recondition your battery Remember that it takes 2 hours to recondition the battery and 2 hours to fully charge the battery Make sure you do not need to use your PowerBook for 4 hours 6 Click OK While the reconditioning cycle is taking place the following icon appears on the screen Command Feriod to quit You can quit the Battery Reconditioning program at any time by pressing the period key and the Command key at the same time Also if you unplug your PowerBook during reconditioning the reconditioning program will quit Your battery is not reconditioned if you quit in the middle of the reconditioning cycle When the reconditioning is complete the following appears on the screen for one minute Your battery was sucessfully Reconditioned 7 Click OK The battery is reconditioned Allow time to recharge the battery by leaving the PowerBook plugged in for 2 hours Follow these steps again in 30 days to maximize the life of the battery Maximizing work time Your PowerBook s battery can provide 2 to 7 hours of work time before you need to recharge The actual work time available depends on what equipment youre using with your computer and what steps you
26. ctronic devices may not work with your equipment and may damage the computer or the recharger Do not leave batteries in hot locations such as the trunk of a car Important Use the computer only in environments where the temperature range gt 1s between 50 F 10 C and 104 F 40 C Do not expose the computer to very low less than 13 F 25 C or very high more than 140 F 60 C temperatures If the computer has been in a cold place for several hours let it warm up to room temperature before you use it Clean the computer s outside surfaces with a damp not wet cloth Clean the screen with soft lint free paper or cloth and a mild glass cleaner Do not spray the glass cleaner directly onto the screen Caring for batteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not short circuit the battery terminals that is do not touch both terminals with a metal object Doing so may cause an explosion or a fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations such as the trunk of a car Do not leave a battery in your computer for longer than a week without plugging in the power adapter Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Take dead batteries to an Apple authorized service provider for recycling or proper disposal The batteries c
27. d slots for two NuBus cards for Ethernet Token Ring additional video or other capabilities Note that if you use two NuBus cards in your Duo Dock or Duo Dock II the bottom of your PowerBook may feel warm when you eject it from the dock This is normal and will not harm your PowerBook built in video support for a wide variety of monitors m MB VRAM for 16 bit color on color monitors 16 or less 8 bit grayscale on the Apple 15 portrait monitor and the Macintosh Two Page Display and 8 bit color on color monitors 17 or greater The Duo Dock requires a 512K VRAM SIMM expansion card for 16 bit color an automatic insert eject feature to ensure reliable docking a akey operated lock to prevent theft of the docked PowerBook m a slot door that protects the interior of your Duo Dock IT when your PowerBook is not docked Connecting Additional Equipment 29 30 The PowerBook Duo MiniDock Chapter 3 The PowerBook Duo MiniDock allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to the PowerBook Like the Duo Dock the minidock with peripheral devices connected to it is not a computer you need a PowerBook 200 Series computer to make the system work Internal modem port IOI Monitor port Power adapter port Security slot ADB port i i Sound input port 4 Sound output port lt SCSI port amp External modem port El Printer port Le Floppy disk drive Power button The minidock attaches to the
28. d questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window Topics Index Look For 2 Click a phrase then click OK To get Instructions Reviewing the Basics Working with Programs set the time and date click a question we Files change time and date formats Disks change number and currency formats Using DOS Files amp Disks change how window items appear Printing amp Fonts change items in the Apple menu Networks amp Telecornmmunications set my location Setting Options a change the labels in the Label menu adjust the mouse or trackball adjust the way the keyboard works change the keyboard layout install or remove a keyboard layout and then click OK 3 Click the question How do set the time and date and then click OK Or double click the question A small window appears with instructions for you to follow How dol set the time and date You set the time and date in the Date amp Time control If you want to panel You can also use the control panel to change how return to the main Macintosh Guide Click here to see the next window click here Step if there is one times and dates appear To begin click the right arrow 4 Read and follow the instructions in this window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instructions to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to see the next step 5
29. e already copied the Battery Reconditioning program to your hard disk skip step 2 and do step 3 next 2 Insert Disk Tools in the floppy disk drive and turn on your PowerBook 3 Locate the Battery Reconditioning icon and open it Battery Reconditioning A message appears on the screen describing battery reconditioning If you dont have your PowerBook plugged in a message appears telling you to plug it in Power Management e 53 54 4 The type of battery in your computer appears here Chapter 5 Read the message on the screen and click OK The following appears Some things you should know Battery Info This will take about 2 hours and you will be unable to use the machine Battery Type iti Ta Hei You must leave the unit plugged into the The date you last reconditioned your a power adapter battery appears here warning 556 ro At most you should do this once a month appears below the date if it has been Last Recondition All open applications will be forced to quit less than 30 days since the last time Gun Got 4 1992 Nr cc Cmd period will cancel reconditioning you reconditioned the battery Allow the battery to fully charge when done Click Recondition if it has been more than 30 days since the last time you reconditioned the battery If 30 days have not passed since the last time you reconditioned the following appears on the screen Records indicate that this battery was re
30. er by holding down the Control Command 3 and Power On lt 1 keys at the same time This turns the power off and on again and you will lose any unsaved work Use this method only if you cannot choose Restart or Shut Down from the Special menu Getting Started 13 14 Where to find answers Chapter 1 When you have questions about using your PowerBook there are several places you can look for answers In this book Use this book to set up and learn about your computer In the Guide menu The Guide menu marked with the symbol is your main source of information about the Macintosh To learn how to get different kinds of help from the Guide menu refer to Chapter 2 of this book In the PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide The PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide is a portable manual that provides useful tips and suggestions if you have problems while using your computer In other manuals For answers to questions about other equipment or application programs you have purchased see the manuals that came with them From Apple s customer support hotline If you can t find an answer in any of the materials provided call the customer support hotline The phone number for the hotline is in the service and support information that came with your computer Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu Getting Help The Guide menu is your main source o
31. estion change the background pattern and then click OK Getting Help 19 20 If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click here Chapter 2 Click the question How do I change the background pattern and then click OK Or double click the question A small window appears with instructions for you to follow How do I change the background pattern You use the Desktop Patterns control panel to choose or create a background pattern called the desktop pattern Which do you want to do Click one Choose a pattern O Create my own pattern Make your choice then click the right arrow Click here to see the next step if there is one Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instructions to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to see the next step When you have completed all the steps click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Look For button 1 inthe Macintosh Guide window click the Look For button A small box appears on the left side of the window where you can type text DE Topics Index Look For i 1 Click the arrow button to 2 Click a phrase then click OF To activate the text begin then type one or lt Definitions
32. f information when youre working with your computer The menu is identified by a question mark in the upper right corner of the screen 3 54 PMEZ About Apple Guide Show Balloons Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 7 Shortcuts 15 16 Getting answers to your questions Chapter 2 When you have a question while working with your computer you can get the answer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu Pull down the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen and choose Finder to make it the active application program File Edit Font Size Style Sound 3 34PM 2 Hide SimpleText Hide Others Show All Finder ee v Z SimpleTent A checkmark in the menu indicates that the Finder is the active program Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Macintosh Guide File Edit View Label Special About Apple Guide Show Balloons _ Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 7 The Macintosh Guide window appears 2 Guide Topics Index Look For To start click Topics Index or Look For Topics shows general categories and Index lists key words Look For lets you search for help according to key words you type To learn basic skills choose Tutorial from the menu If the menu has no Tutorial item consult the tutorial materials that came with your computer Whenever you use Macintosh Guide its window remains in front of other
33. grams See application programs Q question mark on screen troubleshooting 6 questions See Guide menu Macintosh Guide troubleshooting R RAM installing 40 protecting contents of 46 RAM disk 13 recharging batteries 1 47 50 reconditioning batteries 53 55 removing or replacing batteries 50 51 repairing the computer 64 repetitive stress injuries RSIs 58 replacing the backup battery 52 Restart command Special menu 13 restarting the computer 13 S safety instructions connecting SCSI equipment 34 35 37 damaged batteries 51 52 depleted batteries 46 floppy disks 66 general instructions for computer equipment 63 56 grounding plug 2 installing additional RAM 40 power adapter 1 recharging the battery 47 48 storing the computer 68 transporting batteries 163 67 transporting the computer 164 167 screen See also display adjusting brightness and contrast of 61 identifying objects on 24 troubleshooting 5 scroll arrows 10 SCSI cable terminators adding 134 355 removing 37 SCSI chain 34 36 87 SCSI devices connecting 34 35 SCSI disk using your PowerBook as 35 39 43 SCSI hard drive Duo Dock IT 29 SCSI ID number assigning to the PowerBook 36 SCSI port Duo Dock II 28 29 34 Duo MiniDock 30 34 36 SCSI system cable 36 searching for information Macintosh Guide window 17 22 security slot Duo Dock II 28 Duo MiniDock 30 setting up the computer 1 3 shortcuts keyboard and mouse 25 26 Index 17 78
34. h icons To open an icon Double click the icon To copy an icon into another folder instead of moving it Click here to see the next window if there is one Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected Click the right arrow in the lower right corner of the window to display the next window if there is one When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window Or click the close box in the upper left corner to close the window Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardware Connecting Additional Equipment The illustration below shows where equipment can be connected to your computer Refer to the manuals that came with your equipment for instructions on connecting it EL s Printer External modem port Internal modem port if a modem is installed Power adapter port lt 1 Power On button Docking connection 27 In addition to connecting certain equipment directly to your PowerBook you can also expand your system with the following accessories the PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II the PowerBook Duo MiniDock a the PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter A brief overview of these accessories is in this chapter For more informati
35. his section offers advice on setting up your work area to enhance your comfort while you use your computer Since the effects of repetitive movements associated with using a computer can be compounded by those of other work and leisure activities to produce or aggravate physical problems proper use of your computer system must be considered as just one element of a healthy lifestyle No one of course can guarantee that you won t have problems even when you follow the most expert advice on using computer equipment You should always check with a qualified health specialist if muscle joint or eye problems occur Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that s closer than about 20 feet 6 meters Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue Although eye fatigue is annoying there s no evidence that it leads to permanent damage Whenever youre engaged in an activity that involves close up work such as reading a magazine doing craft work or using a computer be sure to have sufficient glare free lighting and give your eyes frequent rest breaks by looking up and focusing on distant objects Remember to have your eyes examined regularly To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue Arrange your work space so that the furniture is properly adjusted for you and doesn t contribute to an
36. ing the Basics before installing application programs IMPORTANT If you need to turn off your computer at any point read the instructions in Turning the Computer Off later in this chapter to learn the correct procedure for turning off your PowerBook Getting Started 8 Learning the basics Chapter 1 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 youll need to use your computer To start the tutorial follow these Steps Roll the trackball to move the arrow pointer on the screen Place your index finger on the trackball and your thumb on the lower trackball button Don t press either button yet Roll the trackball watching the arrow on the screen Notice that the arrow moves in the same direction as you roll the trackball You may need to roll the trackball around for a few seconds to break in the mechanism so it works smoothly Roll the trackball so that the tip of the arrow points to the question mark in the upper right portion of the screen With the tip of the arrow on the question mark press and hold down the trackball button A list of choices called a menu appears This is the Guide menu which is the place to go when you have a question about how to use your computer File Edit View Label Special About Apple Guide Show Balloons Macintosh Tutorial Maci
37. ing the outlined button Moves the insertion point to the next stopping place such as a tab stop or data field Index A About this Macintosh Apple menu 40 activating the Finder 16 23 active program 16 42 Apple authorized service providers disposing of dead batteries 52 65 installing additional RAM 40 repairing the computer 64 replacing the backup battery 52 Apple Desktop Bus ADB port Duo Dock II 28 29 Duo MiniDock 30 Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter 35 36 38 Apple HDI 30 SCSI System Cable 34 Apple menu About this Macintosh 40 Application menu Finder 16 23 Hide Others command 43 open programs displayed 10 42 Show All command 43 If you can t find what you re looking for in this index look in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu on your computer application programs activating 16 installing 41 working with 42 43 Applications folder 41 arrow keys 70 arrow pointer moving 8 9 automatic sleep 12 46 backing up files 43 backup battery replacing 52 using while replacing the main battery 45 50 Balloon Help 24 11 72 Index batteries avoiding damage to 46 backup battery 45 50 52 care of 63 64 65 damaged 51 52 disposing of dead batteries 52 65 low power messages 45 46 low power warning in SCSI disk mode 38 maximizing work time 55 recharging 1 47 50 reconditioning 53 55 removing or replacing 50 51 transporting 63 67 battery power conserving 12 55 SCSI disk mode and
38. is fully charged or absent the external battery takes a little over 2 hours to charge Removing or replacing the battery a If the power adapter is plugged in you can use the computer indefinitely without a battery If the power adapter is not plugged in the backup batteries in your computer protect open programs and documents for about 4 minutes allowing you to remove the depleted battery and replace it with a charged one The backup batteries maintain other kinds of information including control panel settings such as the clock time for up to two weeks after the main battery is discharged or removed To remove or replace the main battery follow these steps 50 l Chapter 5 Save your work and then choose Sleep from the Special menu You can choose Shut Down instead of Sleep 1f you feel more comfortable working without the 4 minute time limit Close the display Open the battery door by pressing the small button and sliding the door in the direction indicated by the arrow The door is physically attached to the battery Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment If you are inserting another battery slide it into the battery compartment Replacement batteries come with a door attached Close the battery door by pushing it back into place IMPORTANT Check to make sure the battery is properly inserted The battery should be aligned with the computer and the battery door completely closed The top and bottom
39. itor port Duo Dock II 28 29 Duo MiniDock 30 monitor power socket Duo Dock IT 28 mouse correct position of 61 shortcuts for using 25 26 moving batteries 63 67 the computer 64 67 the Macintosh Guide window 23 musculoskeletal discomfort related to computer use 57 58 62 N network backing up files on 43 nickel metal hydride NiMH battery See batteries NuBus slots Duo Dock IT 28 29 Index 19 76 Index O on screen help See Guide menu Macintosh Guide opening applications and desk accessories 42 the display 3 icons 25 open programs displaying 42 p plug adapters for overseas travel 67 plugging in the computer 1 2 pointer moving 8 9 ports illustration of Duo Dock II 28 PowerBook 27 PowerBook Duo MiniDock 30 power adapter 1 2 5 64 recharging batteries and 47 50 power adapter cable 2 power adapter port Duo MiniDock 30 PowerBook 2 27 PowerBook Duo 280c sleep and 12 PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter 31 PowerBook Duo MiniDock 30 SCSI disk mode and 35 PowerBook Setup control panel 136 PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide 5 16 114 power button Duo Dock IT 28 Duo MiniDock 30 PowerBook 5 11 13 27 37 power conservation 12 38 55 power cord 1 2 Power On key 4 troubleshooting 5 power socket Duo Dock IT 28 power sources 45 printer connecting 31 printer modem port PowerBook 27 131 83 printer port Duo Dock II 28 29 Duo MiniDock 30 problems See troubleshooting pro
40. k Tools disk 53 display See also screen adjusting 3 61 opening 3 docking connection 27 double clicking icons 25 Duo Dock Duo Dock II connecting 28 features of 29 Duo Floppy Adapter 31 Duo MiniDock 30 SCSI disk mode and 35 E ejecting PowerBook from Duo Dock II 28 electromagnetic emissions from computer monitors 62 Empty Trash command Special menu 10 equipment adjusting and arranging for optimal use 59 61 Ethernet port Duo Dock IT 28 EtherTalk port Duo Dock IT 29 expanding the Macintosh Guide window 23 your system 28 31 Express Modem control panel 33 external modem connecting 32 33 external modem port Duo Dock II 28 32 Duo MiniDock 30 32 external monitor adjusting 61 eye fatigue related to computer use 57 159 162 F files backing up 43 Finder activating 16 23 icon 42 shortcuts in 25 26 floppy disk drive Duo Dock II 28 29 floppy disk drive port Duo MiniDock 30 floppy disks backing up 43 care and handling 66 inserting 41 Index 13 74 Index G Guide menu Hide Balloons command 24 how to use 15 16 Macintosh Guide command 16 Macintosh Tutorial 9 overview 10 14 Shortcuts command 25 Show Balloons command 24 H handling computer equipment See safety instructions hard disk backing up files on 43 in Duo Dock II 43 hard disk icon 10 hard disk space using as RAM 40 health related information about computer use 57 62 Help See Guide menu Macintosh Guide troublesho
41. let Opening the display 1 Slide the latch to the right 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 towards or away from you Getting Started e 3 4 Turning on the computer To turn on the computer for the first time Press the Power On key above the keyboard Power On key You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer It takes the computer a moment to start up When you see something like this on your screen the computer is ready to use File Edit View Label Special 3 54 PM 2 E 0 8 M e Oe Note Your screen should look very similar to this picture but it might not look exactly the same Chapter 1 Problems turning on your computer a The computer made a sound but you can t see anything on the screen Adjust the brightness control buttons until an image appears and the screen is easy to read Brightness Nothing happened when you pressed the Power On key Make sure the power adapter 1s 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 Power On key again If you still get no results press the power button on the back of the computer nes S gt Power button If neither the Power On key nor the p
42. ms at a time You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computers memory allows All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar The name of the active program the one youre using right now has a checkmark next to it and its icon appears in the menu bar The Finder icon Hide Finder Hide Others Show All w C Finder lt 2 SimpleText Finding out which programs are open Commands to hide or display open windows A checkmark indicates the active program Open programs If you have several programs and windows open you can find out which program is active and which other programs are open by pulling down the Application menu Switching programs You can switch to another open program or desk accessory by choosing its name from the Application menu If a programs icon is dimmed in the menu that means its windows are hidden Choosing the program from the Application menu displays its windows You can also switch to another program by clicking in a window that belongs to an open program or by double clicking a program icon or the icon of a document that was created with the program 42 l Chapter 4 Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden When you switch to anothe
43. nd of the SCSI chain An Apple authorized service provider can remove the terminator WARNING Always shut down the PowerBook before connecting or disconnecting the SCSI disk adapter cable Connecting the adapter cable while the computer is turned on can damage the computer Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the power button After a few seconds a SCSI icon appears on the screen showing the ID number you assigned in step 3 3 WARNING If you do not see the SCSI icon and the computer starts normally or displays an error message choose Shut Down if you can and then immediately disconnect your computer from the SCSI chain If you can t choose Shut Down try pressing the power button If you cannot shut down your PowerBook you should disconnect the cable anyway or you may lose information Then go back and repeat steps 6 through 10 making sure to use the proper cables Turn on the other SCSI devices in the chain if any Turn on the other computer The PowerBook appears as a hard disk icon on the desktop of the computer you connected it to You can now transfer and use files as if the PowerBook were an external disk drive Connecting Additional Equipment e 37 38 Chapter 3 Simplifying the connection process If you regularly plan to use your PowerBook as a SCSI disk with the same computer you can leave the SCSI disk adapter cable attached to the other computer or its SCSI chain When you want to use your PowerBook as a
44. ng the trackball or keyboard avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms Not this Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist 60 l Appendix A Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue If you prefer you can adjust the angle of the keyboard by lowering the legs until they snap into position The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the legs are in use Otherwise the keyboard is level Mouse If you use a mouse position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably Built in display m Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows If your display screen has manual brightness and contrast controls you may need to adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another or if the lighting in your work area changes External monitor If you use an external monitor this suggestion may be helpful If possible arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when youre sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to y
45. nger want drag it to the Trash and choose Empty Trash from the Special menu TT STE amp DE DEP RO EOE To close a window click the close box To bring hidden portions of a window s contents into view click the scroll arrows The Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor and update your PowerBook s power management options For instructions on using the Control Strip see the Batteries amp Power topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide 2 menu Turning the computer off To turn the computer off you choose Shut Down from the Special menu Detailed instructions follow 1 Ifthe computer is in sleep press any key on the keyboard except Caps Lock to wake it For information on the sleep feature of your PowerBook see Putting the Computer to Sleep on the next page 2 Move the tip of the arrow to the word Special at the top center of the screen File Edit View Label Spegial 3 54 PM 2 If the word Special does not appear at the top of the screen youre working in the wrong program Click anywhere on the desktop 3 With the tip of the arrow on the word Special press and hold down the trackball button 4 While holding down the trackball button move the arrow until the words Shut Down are highlighted then release the button Special Clean Up Window LRPl Trash Eject Disk PPFehies iek Restart shut Down Trouble If a problem with the com
46. ntosh Guide 7 Shortcuts While holding down the trackball button move the arrow until the words Macintosh Tutorial are highlighted then release the trackball button A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial You can set aside this book for now and follow the instructions you see on the screen When you have completed the tutorial return to this book Getting Started 9 Reviewing the basics The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar The symbols and words in it represent menus of commands Icons are small pictures that represent disks folders programs and documents To open an icon click the icon twice quickly Windows are boxes that display text graphics or icons To bring a partially covered window to the front click anywhere in the window 10 Chapter 1 The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms you learned from the tutorial You can have several application programs open at once To see which program is active or to switch from To move a window a question lookinthe one program to another use this drag it by the title bar Guide 2 menu menu called the Application menu File Edit View Label Special 3 54 PM 2 fs Business Personal To find an answer to This icon represents your computer s internal hard disk To change the size or shape of a window drag the size box To throw away an item you no lo
47. o restart If necessary disconnect the adapter cable from the other computer or its SCSI chain Your equipment is now ready for normal use Make sure that the SCSI chain is properly terminated Connecting Additional Equipment 39 Connecting other devices For instructions on connecting a device not discussed in this chapter for example an external input device or networking hardware refer to the manuals that came with the device Adding memory to your computer Your PowerBook computer comes with at least 4 MB of RAM By adding memory upgrade cards you can increase your computer s memory You can find out how much memory your computer has by choosing About This Macintosh from the Apple menu in the Finder You can purchase memory upgrades from Apple authorized dealers WARNING To avoid damage to your PowerBook Apple recommends that only an Apple certified technician install additional RAM Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for service If you attempt to install additional RAM yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question Your PowerBook computer also supports virtual memory a feature that makes use of hard disk s
48. odem port on a Duo Dock To connect an external modem follow these steps Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone line See the documentation that came with the modem Make sure the modem is turned off Connect the modem cable to the printer modem port PowerBook or the modem port Duo Dock or Duo MiniDock EN Q RE Printer modem port icon S RE Modem port icon Turn on the modem Wake or restart the computer If your computer does not have an internal modem the external modem is ready to use If your computer does have an internal modem continue with step 7 10 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and open the Express Modem control panel Express Modem Choose Express Modem Settings from the pop up menu Express Modem Li Express Modem dn 4 Off ml Express Modern Status Me Express Modem Settings Click Use External Modem to activate the external modem ru Modern Serial Port Setting E Use Express Modem m Use External Hoderi Pree ree eer ere eer ere errr ee rere ere ere ere reer er eee er eee CEE CEE errr eee ee ere eee eee eee LE LEE ELELELELELECECELELECECECELLE CEE ELE TS Leave Use External Modem selected even when you use your internal modem Close the control panel The external modem is ready to use If you dont have the Express Modem control panel The Express Modem contr
49. ol panel is part of version 1 5 of the Express Modem software If you have an earlier version of Express Modem software or if you have another kind of internal modem you can activate an external modem by opening the PowerBook Setup control panel and clicking the Normal button Connecting Additional Equipment 33 34 Connecting SCSI devices Chapter 3 A SCSI device is any product including hard disk drives CD ROM drives scanners and printers that connects with your computer by means of a standard electronic interface called Small Computer System Interface SCSI You can attach up to 6 SCSI devices to your computer by linking them together in a chain that starts at your dock s SCSI port There is a SCSI port on the PowerBook Duo Dock and the PowerBook Duo MiniDock There is no SCSI port on PowerBook 200 Series computers To connect a SCSI device to your PowerBook you need an Apple HDI 30 SCSI System Cable or equivalent This cable is light gray the same color as desktop Macintosh computers is about 19 inches long and has 29 pins one missing pin Refer to the manuals that came with your SCSI devices for instructions on installing any necessary software setting SCSI ID numbers and connecting SCSI cables and SCSI terminators Refer to the illustrations below for the proper positioning of SCSI terminators WARNING When connecting SCSI equipment always turn off power to all devices in the chain including your comp
50. on see the documentation that comes with them You can purchase any of these products from an Apple authorized dealer The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock Il The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock IT are the most versatile expansion options for PowerBook 200 Series computers A dock is itself not a computer you need a PowerBook 200 Series computer to use it When a PowerBook is docked you have the video storage and input output capabilities available on most desktop Macintosh computers The drawing below shows where you can connect a variety of devices to a Duo Dock II Internal modem port Sound output port amp External modem port Sound input port E Printer port IOI Monitor port Power button T ae Je ADB port NuBus slots Floppy disk drive lt gt Ethernet port Monitor power amp SCSI port socket Security slot Power socket 28 l Chapter 3 The Duo Dock and Duo Dock IJ come with many built in features several optional features are also available These features include an internal 14 MB floppy disk drive an optional internal SCSI hard disk drive any available capacity that meets Apple s specifications up to 1 inch high a standard ports including SCSI with an HDI 30 connector monitor printer modem Apple Desktop Bus ADB sound input and sound output On the Duo Dock II or upgraded Duo Dock an EtherTalk port is also provided separate mouse and keyboar
51. ontain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash Health Safety and Maintenance Tips e 65 66 Handling floppy disks Store disks at temperatures between 50 F and 125 F 125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C metal shutter Appendix A Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Keep disks dry Avoid exposing disks to extremely hot temperatures Keep disks away from magnets Traveling with the PowerBook The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you are traveling In addition note these precautions Do not transport your PowerBook while it is turned on Put your computer to sleep or shut it down before you move it Transport batteries either inside the computer or in the protective case provided Do not transport unprotected batteries m Do not check your computer as baggage Carry it with you Have security officials manually inspect your computer and disks if you do not want to pass them through X ray machines Be prepared to show security officials that your computer is working Have a charged battery or a power adapter ready to use Some airlines may restrict or prohibit the use of computers in flight Check ahead to find out what restrictions if any apply a Take the necessary plug adapters if y
52. ormation that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find the following booklet helpful Interference Handbook stock number 004 000 00493 1 This booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Communications Regulation Information 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
53. oting Hide Balloons command Guide menu 24 Hide Others command Application menu 43 hiding windows on the desktop 43 Huh button Macintosh Guide window 23 J icons Battery Reconditioning 53 blinking question mark 6 defined 10 dimmed 42 double clicking 25 Finder 42 Guide menu 15 hard disk 10 modem port 132 opening 25 ports 27 28 30 PowerBook Setup 36 printer modem port 32 SCSI ID 37 SCSI disk mode 37 38 identifying objects on the screen 24 ID number See SCSI ID number Index button Macintosh Guide window 17 19 20 installing memory 40 internal modem 33 internal modem port Duo Dock IT 28 Duo MiniDock 30 PowerBook 27 K keyboard adjusting angle of 61 care of 64 correct posture for using 60 51 shortcuts for using 25 26 special keys 70 L liquid spills on the computer 64 Look For button Macintosh Guide window 17 21 22 low power messages 45 46 low power warning in SCSI disk mode 38 Macintosh Guide command Guide menu 16 Macintosh Guide closing 22 23 displaying 16 finding information 17 22 Huh button 23 Index button 17 19 20 Look For button 17 21 22 moving 16 23 returning to 18 23 shrinking and expanding 23 tips for using 23 Topics button 17 18 Macintosh Shortcuts 25 26 Macintosh Tutorial 8 9 memory 40 46 memory upgrade cards 40 menu defined 9 menu bar defined 10 modem connecting 32 33 modem port 27 28 30 31 33 monitor 3 61 See also screen mon
54. ou although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 61 62 Appendix Avoiding fatigue Change your seated position stand up or stretch whenever you start to feel tired Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fatigue a Allow adequate work space so that you can work comfortably Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable Eye muscles must work harder to focus on nearby objects Occasionally focus your eyes on a distant object and blink often while you work m Clean your screen regularly Keeping the screen clean helps reduce unwanted reflections What about electromagnetic emissions There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency ELF and very low frequency VLF electromagnetic fields Such fields are associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets electrical wiring and some household appliances as well as computer monitors Apple has reviewed scientific reports and sought the counsel of government regulatory agencies and respected health organizations Based on the prevailing evidence and opinions Apple believes that the electric and magnetic fields produced by computer monitors do not pose a health risk In response to those customers who wish to reduce their expos
55. oure traveling overseas You may need to use them with the power adapter You do not need a voltage transformer The power adapter can handle 90 volts to 260 volts AC 48 Hz to 62 Hz Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters you ll need or ask your travel agent Outlet Type Locations 11 11 United States Canada parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Former Soviet Union most of Europe parts of Latin America the Middle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia Mexico United Kingdom Ireland Malaysia Singapore parts of Africa A China Australia New Zealand Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 67 68 Storing the PowerBook 2 3 Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks Choose Shut Down from the Special menu Close the display Recharge the battery Be sure your battery is fully charged if you are taking the computer places where you cannot plug it in Store the computer in a cool dry place Storage temperatures should remain between 10 C and 40 C between 50 F and 104 F Avoid leaving the computer where temperatures may be extreme or unpredictable in the trunk of a car for example Service and support Appendix A If your computer is malfunctioning but does not appear to be physically damaged shut it down and leave the power adapter plugged in if possible until you can get help If you know or suspect that your comp
56. ower button turns the computer on see the PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide you received with your computer for help Getting Started 5 Chapter 1 You see a picture of a disk with a blinking question mark on the screen This picture means that you need to install system software on the computer s hard disk System software includes the programs the computer uses to start itself up You received a set of system software disks in the accessory kit that came with your computer For instructions on installing system software see the PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide you received with your computer What s next You ve now finished setting up your PowerBook Continue with one of the following steps If you are new to the Macintosh turn to the next section Learning the Basics If you are an experienced Macintosh user turn to Chapter 2 Getting Help to learn about Macintosh Guide your main source of information when youre working with the Macintosh If you have additional equipment to connect to your computer see Chapter 3 Connecting Additional Equipment for instructions If you are a new Macintosh user you should complete Learning the Basics before connecting additional equipment If you have application programs that you want to install on your computer see Chapter 4 Installing and Using Application Programs for instructions If you are a new Macintosh user you should complete Learn
57. pace to provide additional RAM When the power adapter is not plugged in using virtual memory will reduce your battery life however For information on using virtual memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu 40 e Chapter 3 Read this chapter for information on installing and using application programs on your computer Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Your computer comes with several application programs already on the hard disk You ll find these programs in either the Applications folder or the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk A program called Software Highlights gives you easy access to the programs in the Applications folder To launch these programs and get tips on using them double click the Software Highlights icon You ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs Refer to the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them In most cases you install application programs onto your internal hard drive from floppy disks that you receive as part of an application program package You need to connect an external floppy drive or dock your PowerBook in a Duo Dock before you can install software from a floppy disk The following illustration shows how to insert a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Insert metal end first label side up 41 Working with several progra
58. pple authorized dealer or service provider Attempting to repair the computer yourself may void the limited warranty Do not move the computer when you can hear its hard disk spinning When you put the computer to sleep wait until the screen is blank before moving the computer Use only the power adapter supplied with your computer or an identical model Adapters designed for other electronic devices may look similar but they may not work with your computer and may damage it Never force a connector into a port Make sure that the connector matches the port and that it s right side up If the connector and port do not join easily they do not match Do not use the computer in wet or dusty environments Keep dirt and liquids away from the ports on the back panel the keyboard and the trackball If you spill any food or liquid onto the computer shut it down immediately and unplug it before cleaning up the spill Depending on what you spilled and how much got into the computer you may have to bring the computer to an Apple authorized service provider for cleaning Do not touch the screen with any sharp or pointed objects Use only the battery supplied with your computer Batteries designed for other portable computers may look similar but they may not work with your computer and may damage it When recharging the battery use only the power adapter supplied with your computer or an identical model Adapters designed for other ele
59. puter prevents you from choosing Shut Down for example if the computer freezes so that the pointer does not respond to the trackball you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button on the back of the computer You will lose any unsaved work Use this method only if you cannot choose Shut Down or Restart from the Special menu Getting Started e 11 12 Putting the computer to sleep Chapter 1 Sleep is a power conservation feature of PowerBook computers reducing the amount of power the computer draws when it s not being used When the PowerBook is in sleep it has a darkened screen and appears to be off If you have a PowerBook Duo 280c a green light flashes on the top of the display case when your computer is in sleep To put the computer to sleep Choose the Sleep command from the Special menu The computer must be on in order for you to put it to sleep Special Clean Up Window pan fie PLES p Geo Hak Erase Disk Restart Shut Down For information on other ways of putting the computer to sleep see the Batteries amp Power topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu You can learn about using Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual Automatic sleep If you don t use the computer for several minutes it goes to sleep automatically This conserves battery power To wake the computer press any key on the keyboard except Caps Lock The screen will reappea
60. r as it was before the computer went to sleep You can control the automatic sleep feature For more information on sleep and automatic sleep see the Batteries amp Power topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu You can learn about using Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual Restarting a computer that s already on You need to restart your computer turn it off and back on again when you want to make certain changes to settings use a newly installed system software file or start up the computer using a different disk You also need to restart if you see a system error message on the screen indicating a temporary software problem In this case use the trackball to click the Restart button that appears To restart your computer Choose Restart from the Special menu Special Clean Up Window fii iis regha Rafa Ed GK Erase Disk Restart 2 Shut Down If the Special menu does not appear in the menu bar youre working in the wrong program Click anywhere on the desktop When you choose Restart the computer prompts you to save your work closes all open programs and restarts itself Choosing Restart does not affect your RAM disk if you created one or its contents Trouble If a problem with the computer prevents you from choosing Restart for example if the computer freezes so that the pointer does not respond to the trackball you can restart the comput
61. r program its windows become visible again If you want to see all the open windows choose Show All from the Application menu Backing up your files Making backup copies of important files is good protection against possible damage to the originals You can back up files stored on your hard disk by copying them onto floppy disks You can back up an entire floppy disk by copying it to another floppy disk or to a hard disk You can use a commercial backup program to copy new and changed files from a hard disk to another hard disk to a tape drive or to a series of floppy disks If your computer is on a network you can back up files by copying them to a shared disk on the network You can back up files by copying them from one computer to the other using SCSI disk mode See Using Your PowerBook as a SCSI Disk in Chapter 3 for more information on SCSI disk mode Installing and Using Application Programs e 43 Read this chapter for information about your PowerBook s battery Power Management Power sources Your computer can draw its operating power from two different sources Main battery Your computers main power source is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The battery provides power for about 2 7 hours of work time depending on the PowerBook model and type of battery you have and the battery conservation features you choose AC power You can run your computer from a grounded electrical outlet by
62. seams where the battery and the PowerBook meet should be tight and even If a battery is not inserted correctly you may have performance problems If possible plug in the power adapter in case the battery is not fully charged WARNING Damaged nickel metal hydride batteries may leak small amounts of sodium hydroxide This substance can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes If you touch a damaged battery immediately rinse your hands and any other affected areas with water for at least five minutes Do not use soap Power Management e 51 52 Disposing of dead batteries IMPORTANT Nickel metal hydride batteries contain metals that can be reclaimed and reused Instead of throwing away dead batteries please dispose of them as described here In the United States Return dead batteries to your Apple authorized service provider who will make sure they are included in Apple s battery recycling program Elsewhere Many countries have government or Apple sponsored collection and or recycling programs for dead batteries Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with the mandatory or voluntary battery collection schemes in your country Contact your Apple authorized service provider for information about the recommended battery disposal procedures in your location If there is no government or Apple sponsored return program you can dispose of the batteries with your regular trash taking care not to break them open or incinerate them
63. take to conserve power while you work For battery conservation tips see the Batteries amp Power topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Power Management e 55 Refer to this appendix for important health related information and safety tips FE Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips Health related information about computer use Muscle soreness eye fatigue and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities In fact misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities can create a problem that might not otherwise exist For example if you engage in nonwork activities that involve repetitive stress on the wrist such as bicycling and also use your computer s keyboard improperly you may increase your likelihood of developing wrist problems Some individuals are at greater risk of developing these problems because of their health physiology lifestyle and general exposure to stress Work organization and conditions such as workstation setup and lighting also play a part in your overall health and comfort Preventing health problems is a multifaceted task that requires careful attention to the way you use your body every hour of every day The most common health effects associated with using a computer are musculoskeletal discomfort and eye fatigue We ll discuss each area of concern below 57 58 Appendix
64. time Remember if you are charging two batteries they charge one at a time It takes about two hours to charge each battery IMPORTANT To preserve a battery s charge dont leave it in the recharger if the power adapter is not plugged into an electrical outlet The lights on the recharger indicate the following Nolight Either the recharger is not plugged in the other battery is being charged if you have two batteries in the recharger or the battery is defective If the light goes off during recharging there is a problem with the battery Yellow The battery is charging Green The battery is fully charged Red The recharger does not recognize the type of battery you inserted If you are charging a replacement battery follow the instructions that came with it Power Management 49 Recharging in both the computer and a recharger You can use a single power adapter to run the PowerBook and the battery recharger at the same time If the PowerBook is on and contains a battery that is not fully charged the computer charges the internal battery first The external battery does not begin charging until the internal battery is fully charged It takes a little over 2 hours for a fully depleted battery to charge If the PowerBook is in sleep or is shut down internal and external batteries charge simultaneously If both batteries are fully depleted it takes about 4 hours to charge both If the internal battery
65. ure to electromagnetic fields Apple has lowered the emission levels of its products Important care and safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment read and follow all the instructions in this section Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Do not use the computer in or near water Do not use cables that are frayed or otherwise damaged Hold a cable by its connector the plug not the cord when connecting or disconnecting it Always handle batteries carefully Do not drop puncture mutilate or burn the computer or battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Transport batteries either inside the computer or in the protective case provided with each battery Do not transport unprotected batteries Do not short circuit the battery terminals that 1s do not allow a metal object such as a paper clip or key chain to touch the terminals Doing so may cause an explosion or a fire Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 63 64 Appendix Caution If you have a problem with your computer and nothing in the computer manuals solves the problem take the computer to your A
66. uter If you don t you could lose information and damage your equipment Where to add cable terminators when connecting a single SCSI device Terminator HDI 30 SCSI system cable If this SCSI device has an internal terminator omit this external terminator Where to add cable terminators when connecting two or more SCSI devices HDI 30 SCSI SCSI peripheral interface cables system cable Terminator If this SCSI device has an internal terminator omit this external terminator Using your PowerBook as a SCSI disk If you have a PowerBook Duo MiniDock you can purchase a cable called the Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter which lets you connect your PowerBook to another computer as a hard disk The PowerBook appears on the desktop of the other computer as a hard disk icon and you can transfer information between the computers by dragging files This feature is called SCSI disk mode The Apple HDI 30 SCSI Disk Adapter is dark gray the same color as your PowerBook computer is about 10 inches long and has 30 pins The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II do not support SCSI disk mode WARNING Follow the steps for connecting and disconnecting SCSI devices carefully to avoid loss of information and damage to your equipment Connecting Additional Equipment 35 36 Chapter 3 Connecting your computer as a SCSI disk Before making any connections you need to assign a unique SCSI ID number to the PowerBook
67. uter is physically damaged disconnect the power adapter remove the battery and do not use the computer until it can be repaired See the service and support information that came with your computer for information about customer assistance Refer to this appendix for information on using the PowerBook 200 Series keyboard ee Appendix B Using Your Keyboard The PowerBook 200 Series keyboard works in much the same was as the keyboards on other computers and on electric typewriters However there are a few special keys you should know about The illustration on the following page explains the function of all the special keys on the PowerBook 200 Series keyboard 69 Special keys on the PowerBook 200 Series keyboard IEEE ppt ttt tt ttt g LE Delete key Return key 38 Command key 70 e Appendix B Escape key Enter key Arrow keys Shift key Move the insertion point as an alternative to using the pointing device In some programs the arrow keys have other functions Works in combination with other keys as an alternative to choosing a menu command In a dialog box pressing Enter is the same as clicking the outlined button In some programs confirms information you have provided In combination with other keys produces special characters or modifies actions Moves the insertion point to the beginning of the next line In a dialog box pressing Return is the same as click

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