Apple M7698LL User Guide - Page 28

If the computer won't turn on or start up, If you can't eject a CD, Other problems - a memory

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If the computer won't turn on or start up: Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. m Your battery may need to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery. One to four lights glow indicating the battery's level of charge. If that does not work, reset the computer's memory. m Start up the computer and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound twice. If that does not work or if you hear a strange sound during startup: m If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed. Try removing the memory; if the computer starts up normally, the memory is not compatible with your computer. m If that doesn't work, gently press the reset ( ) button by inserting the end of a paper clip into the small hole above the audio/video port, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power button. m See the service and support information that came with your iBook for information on contacting Apple for service. If you can't eject a CD: Make sure the disc is not in use. m Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. m Then press the keyboard's Eject key ( ), or drag the disc's icon to the Trash. If the disc still won't eject, eject it manually: m Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole on the drive tray. Other problems: If you have a problem with your Internet connection: m Make sure the telephone line is connected to the modem port (W) and the line is functioning properly. m Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. There you can find out how to locate and change your Internet settings. m If you're not sure of the correct information for your Internet settings, contact your Internet service provider. If you have a problem connecting other devices: m Make sure that the device is properly connected. Try unplugging and plugging in the device again. m Check to see if the device has software that needs to be installed. m If that doesn't work, contact the device manufacturer. m If you want to connect an older device, see Mac Help for information on connecting older devices to your computer. If you have a problem with an application: m For problems with software, contact the software manufacturer. m For information on the software that came with your iBook, including how to contact the manufacturer, see www.apple.com/support/bundledsw If you have a problem using your computer: m Look at the information in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. If you suspect there may be a problem with your computer hardware: m You can use the Apple Hardware Test CD to help you determine if there is a problem with one of your computer's components, such as the memory or processor. 27

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If the computer won’t turn on or start up:
Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer
and into a functioning power outlet.
m
Your battery may need to be recharged. Press the small button on
the battery. One to four lights glow indicating the battery’s level of
charge.
If that does not work, reset the computer’s memory.
m
Start up the computer and immediately hold down the Command
(
x
), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound twice.
If that does not work or if you hear a strange sound during
startup:
m
If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is
correctly installed. Try removing the memory; if the computer starts
up normally, the memory is not compatible with your computer.
m
If that doesn’t work, gently press the reset (
) button by inserting
the end of a paper clip into the small hole above the audio/video
port, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power button.
m
See the service and support information that came with your iBook
for information on contacting Apple for service.
If you can’t eject a CD:
Make sure the disc is not in use.
m
Quit all applications that are using files on the disc.
m
Then press the keyboard’s Eject key (
), or drag the disc’s icon to
the Trash.
If the disc still won’t eject, eject it manually:
m
Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the
emergency eject hole on the drive tray.
Other problems:
If you have a problem with your Internet connection:
m
Make sure the telephone line is connected to the modem port (
W
)
and the line is functioning properly.
m
Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. There you can find out how
to locate and change your Internet settings.
m
If you’re not sure of the correct information for your Internet
settings, contact your Internet service provider.
If you have a problem connecting other devices:
m
Make sure that the device is properly connected. Try unplugging
and plugging in the device again.
m
Check to see if the device has software that needs to be installed.
m
If that doesn’t work, contact the device manufacturer.
m
If you want to connect an older device, see Mac Help for
information on connecting older devices to your computer.
If you have a problem with an application:
m
For problems with software, contact the software manufacturer.
m
For information on the software that came with your iBook,
including how to contact the manufacturer, see
www.apple.com/support/bundledsw
If you have a problem using your computer:
m
Look at the information in Mac Help for instructions and
troubleshooting information.
If you suspect there may be a problem with your computer
hardware:
m
You can use the Apple Hardware Test CD to help you determine if
there is a problem with one of your computer’s components, such
as the memory or processor.