Apple PowerBook 200 Series User manual

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PowerBook
Users Guide
Includes setup and important health-related information
for PowerBook 200 Series computers
K 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
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Apple Computer, Inc.
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014-2084
(408) 996-1010
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trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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1 Getting Started 1
Plugging in the computer 1
Opening the display 3
Turning on the computer 4
Problems turning on your computer? 5
Whats next? 7
Learning the basics 8
Reviewing the basics 10
Turning the computer off 11
Putting the computer to sleep 12
Automatic sleep 12
Restarting a computer thats 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
Contents
Identifying objects on the screen 24
Learning useful shortcuts 25
3 Connecting Additional Equipment 27
The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II 28
The PowerBook Duo MiniDock 30
The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter 31
Connecting a printer 31
Connecting a modem 32
Connecting SCSI devices 34
Using your PowerBook as a SCSI disk 35
Connecting other devices 40
Adding memory to your computer 40
4 Installing and Using Application Programs 41
Installing application programs 41
Working with several programs at a time 42
Finding out which programs are open 42
Switching programs 42
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop 43
Backing up your files 43
5 Power Management 45
Power sources 45
Responding to low-power messages 45
What you should do 46
What you should know 46
Recharging the battery 47
Recharging in the computer 47
Recharging in a recharger 48
Recharging in both the computer and a recharger 50
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Removing or replacing the battery 50
Disposing of dead batteries 52
Replacing the backup battery 52
Reconditioning the battery 53
Maximizing work time 55
Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 57
Health-related information about computer use 57
Musculoskeletal discomfort 58
Eye fatigue 59
Arranging your work area and equipment 59
Avoiding fatigue 62
What about electromagnetic emissions? 62
Important care and safety instructions 63
Caring for batteries 65
Handling floppy disks 66
Traveling with the PowerBook 67
Storing the PowerBook 68
Service and support 68
Appendix B Using Your Keyboard 69
Index 71
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Communications Regulation Information
Communications regulation information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to
radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and television interference
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with 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:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m 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
information 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.
DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications.
VCCI statement
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Speaker
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Brightness controls
Trackball
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Power adapter port
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W
Printer/External modem port
P
Power On button
Q
Internal modem port
(if a modem is installed)
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.
Plugging in the computer
Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computers 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.
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1
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this
chapter to set up your computer
and learn the basics.
When you are ready to begin:
1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three-
hole grounded outlet or power strip.
2 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.
Depending on where you purchased your computer, you may also have
received a wall mount plug. You can use this plug instead of the power cord to
plug the power adapter directly into an electrical outlet.
Power cord
Wrap cable around the hooks.
Power adapter
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!
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Chapter 1
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.
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Getting Started
Turning on the computer
To turn on the computer for the first time:
m
Press the Power On key above the keyboard.
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:
Note: Your screen should look very similar to this picture but it might not
look exactly the same.
Power On key
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Problems turning on your computer?
m
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.
m
Nothing happened when you pressed the Power On key.
Make sure the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and
a power source. If the power adapter is plugged into a power strip, make
sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on. Then try pressing the
Power On key again.
If you still get no results, press the power button on the back of the
computer.
If neither the Power On key nor the power button turns the computer on,
see the PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide you received with your computer
for help.
Power button
Brightness
5
Getting Started
m
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
computers 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.
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Chapter 1
Whats next?
Youve now finished setting up your PowerBook. Continue with one of the
following steps:
m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the
Basics.
m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting
Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information
when youre working with the Macintosh.
m 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.)
m 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
Learning 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.
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Getting Started
Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to-
use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic
skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these
steps:
1 Roll the trackball to move the arrow pointer (
8
) on the screen.
Place your index finger on the trackball and your thumb on the lower
trackball button. Dont 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.
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Chapter 1
2 Roll the trackball so that the tip of the arrow (
8
) points to the question mark in the upper-
right portion of the screen.
3 With the tip of the arrow (
8
) 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.
4 While holding down the trackball button, move the arrow (
8
) 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.
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Getting Started
Reviewing the basics
The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms you
learned from the tutorial.
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Chapter 1
To throw away an item you
no longer want, drag it to the
Trash and choose Empty
Trash from the Special menu.
This icon represents your
computer’s internal hard disk.
To change the size or shape of
a window, drag the size box.
To bring hidden portions of a
window’s contents into view,
click the scroll arrows.
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.
To close a window,
click the close box.
You can have several application
programs open at once. To see which
program is active or to switch from
one program to another, use this
menu (called the Application menu).
To find an answer to
a question, look in the
Guide (
h
) menu.
To move a window,
drag it by the title bar.
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 & Power”
topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (
h
)menu.
Turning the computer off
To turn the computer off, you choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
Detailed instructions follow.
1 If the 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.
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.
Trouble? If a problem with the computer 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.
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Getting Started
Putting the computer to sleep
Sleep is a power conservation feature of PowerBook computers, reducing the
amount of power the computer draws when its 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:
m
Choose the Sleep command from the Special menu. (The computer must be on in
order for you to put it to sleep.)
For information on other ways of putting the computer to sleep, see the
“Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h)
menu. (You can learn about using Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this
manual.)
Automatic sleep
If you dont 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 reappear 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 & Power” topic of Macintosh Guide,
available in the Guide (h) menu. (You can learn about using Macintosh
Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual.)
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